City of Central

H.015439-LA 3034: Sullivan Rd- LA 37- East Baton Rouge Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:13:59 AM ATTENTION: WAX ROAD The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that there will be alternating lane closures along LA 3034 (Wax Rd) starting 7AM to 2PM, from the intersection of Sullivan Rd/Wax Rd (LA 3034) to the intersection of Wax Rd (LA 3034)/LA 37, beginning Wednesday July 16th thru Monday, August 18th, 2025. Traffic will be maintained in both directions using flagging operations. These closures are necessary for pavement reconstruction. These closures are subject to change due to adverse weather conditions. DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. For additional information regarding any of these closures, please contact: Desmond Sam District 61 Construction (225) 231-4116

LA 3034: Sullivan Rd Widen (Wax Rd - Hooper Rd) - East Baton Rouge Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:22:57 AM ATTENTION: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that there will be alternating lane closures along LA 3034 (Sullivan Rd) starting July 9, 2025 to August 18, 2025 from 9PM - 6AM. These closures will be located near Sullivan Rd’s intersection with Wax Rd and Hooper Rd. Traffic will be maintained in both directions using flagging operations. These closures are necessary for concrete pour. These closures are subject to change due to adverse weather conditions. DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. For additional information regarding any of these closures, please contact: Desmond Sam District 61 Construction (225) 231-4116

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"While we are flushing you may possibly experience lower pressure than normal and could have a tint in the water. If you use any water in your home during the posted flush times you may draw this water into your plumbing system. Toilets and hot water heaters have tanks that can keep this water around long after we are done. If you continue to have discoloration or cloudy water after the posted flush has ended, please let the cold water tap in your kitchen run for approximately 3-5 minutes. If the cold water in the kitchen is clear and the hot water and toilets still have a tint, they may require a brief flush. If any of these issues continue after the posted flush times, please call us at 225-925-2011."

It is rdiculous that this even has to be said, but there's always a few who clearly need reminding. #Jesustakethewheel

Wax Road Remains Closed

•UPDATE 4:45 PM: The road will remain closed overnight. ———————————————————— •1:20 PM: Wax Road is closed in both directions at this time.

The Mayor had a few minutes to stop by and visit his sweet niece Mirabella and all her friends at Community Haven today — just in time for Pirate Day! 🏴‍☠️💛 Of course, he couldn’t show up without getting into character… eye patch and all! It’s not every day you get to be the Mayor and a pirate. Thanks to the crew at Community Haven for letting him join the fun — arrrrguably the best part of his day! 🏴‍☠️✨⚓️

‼️SULLIVAN ROAD UPDATE‼️ There will be alternating lane closures along LA 3034 (Sullivan Rd) starting July 9, 2025 to July 16, 2025 from 9PM - 6AM. These closures will be located near Sullivan Road's intersection with Wax Rd and Hooper Rd. Traffic will be maintained in both directions using flagging operations.

"While we are flushing you may possibly experience lower pressure than normal and could have a tint in the water. If you use any water in your home during the posted flush times you may draw this water into your plumbing system. Toilets and hot water heaters have tanks that can keep this water around long after we are done. If you continue to have discoloration or cloudy water after the posted flush has ended, please let the cold water tap in your kitchen run for approximately 3-5 minutes. If the cold water in the kitchen is clear and the hot water and toilets still have a tint, they may require a brief flush. If any of these issues continue after the posted flush times, please call us at 225-925-2011."

DOTD has approved a shift in the work schedule on Wax Rd. In an effort to start and finish earlier, the contractor will be shifting to a 7:00AM start time. Detour routes have also been approved, and the signage will be placed by week's end. The contractor is allowed 7 hours of work per day. Please continue to be patient, and please use alternate routes if possible. Thank you for your cooperation during this time.

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Here’s your reminder that this road construction starts tomorrow, July 8-July 9. Route Name: LA 37 Southbound (Greenwell Springs Road) Start Date: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 at 7:00 AM End Date: Wednesday, July 09, 2025 at 7:00 PM Closure Type: Roadwork Lanes Affected: Partial Closure/ Right Lane Special Notes: This is an Alternating lane closure. Start Cross Street: LA 37 End Cross Street: LA 37 Restrictions: No Loads Over 11FT Wide!! Use Alternate Route!! For additional information regarding any of these closures, please contact: Desmond Sam District 61 Construction (225) 231-4116

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In honor of the holiday, all City offices will be closed today, July 4th.

A NOTE FROM THE MAYOR: This morning, I attended a meeting with representatives from the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and the road contractor to discuss the Wax Road project. Although the conversation was spirited, all parties acknowledged that the project timeline must be respected and that additional delays should be avoided. To facilitate the project's progression, the parties involved recognized the necessity of being more flexible regarding time and method, as well as traffic flow and detour routes. It is anticipated that within the next seven days, detour signage and routes will be implemented to divert through traffic. The contractor will modify the material flip method to work in shorter segments, allowing for more frequent traffic flow. The shutdowns required for flipping the material into the traffic lane will be limited to 15 minutes, with the goal of completing the process in three closures. Once the sub-base work is complete, the closure will be slightly longer to flip the material back. It is hoped that the detours and updated flagging method will eliminate unnecessary tractor-trailer traffic. For clarification, if you need to access a specific location on the road, it is not considered through traffic. The working hours may be adjusted, as morning traffic is significantly lighter. I emphasized to the team the importance of mitigating the project's impact, and they are committed to doing everything possible to ease the inconvenience. Unfortunately, an altercation occurred on Monday, where a flagger was verbally assaulted while performing their duties. This behavior is unacceptable. It is essential to manage our emotions and maintain a sense of grace, even in frustrating situations. I am aware of the upcoming school activities and the desire for unimpeded travel. However, it is essential to understand that unrestricted travel is not currently possible. The best approach is to avoid using Wax Road unless absolutely necessary. Due to contractual requirements, the contractor must submit a formal request, which is why only minor work will be visible tomorrow and possibly Thursday. While I appreciate feedback on the project, I must reiterate that I am not in charge, and the project parameters are not subject to change. Night work is not a viable option. I suggest placing a reminder note on your dashboard to ensure awareness of the ongoing construction. Please be assured that this project will be completed, and normal traffic flow will resume.

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"While we are flushing you may possibly experience lower pressure than normal and could have a tint in the water. If you use any water in your home during the posted flush times you may draw this water into your plumbing system. Toilets and hot water heaters have tanks that can keep this water around long after we are done. If you continue to have discoloration or cloudy water after the posted flush has ended, please let the cold water tap in your kitchen run for approximately 3-5 minutes. If the cold water in the kitchen is clear and the hot water and toilets still have a tint, they may require a brief flush. If any of these issues continue after the posted flush times, please call us at 225-925-2011."

Public Notice: Wax Road Notice