Jefferson Parish announces changes to bus service for Mardi Gras
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — As Mardi Gras krewes are getting ready to roll, officials with Jefferson Parish Transit are making some changes to its bus services.
According to parish officials, the following changes will be made to the parish bus routes and schedule from Feb. 2 to Feb. 13.
E1 – Veterans-Airport
Veterans Boulevard Parades (Friday, Feb. 2 to Tuesday, Feb. 13)
E1 will detour from Veterans/Clearview to City Park Avenue. The last Veterans stop will be Veterans at Clearview and detour to Interstate 10. The E1 will then exit I-10 at City Park Avenue. The next pickup will begin at I-10 at RTA 27 and 45 and resume regular route to Canal at City Park Avenue. From New Orleans to the Airport, the last pickup will be Canal at City Park, detour to I-10 and exit I-10 at Clearview. The next pickup will be Veterans at Clearview and will continue to the airport.
E2 – Airline
Endymion Parade – Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024
E2 will detour at Tulane and S. Claiborne. The last drop off and pickup will be Tulane at S. Claiborne. E2 will then travel back to Tulane, toward Kenner, then continue normal route. Last departure will be 9:27 p.m.
Mardi Gras Day – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
E2 will detour at Tulane and S. Claiborne. The last drop off and pickup will be Tulane at S. Claiborne. E2 will then travel back to Tulane, toward Kenner, then continue normal route. Last departure will be 9:27 p.m.
E3 – Jefferson Highway
Mardi Gras Day – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
Regular Saturday schedule
E8 – Elmwood
Mardi Gras Day – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
Regular Saturday schedule
W1 – Avondale
The Mystic Krewe of Music – Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2024
W1 to Walkertown Terminal, the last pickup will be Westbank Expressway at Francis, then detour to the Westbank Expressway Highrise, then take the Barataria exit. From the Barataria exit, W1 will travel to Walkertown Terminal, then will continue normal route.
The Krewe of Nandi – Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024
W1 to Walkertown Terminal, the last pickup will be Westbank Expressway at Francis, then detour to the Westbank Expressway Highrise, then will take the Barataria exit. From the Barataria exit, W1 will travel to Walkertown Terminal, then continue normal route.
Mardi Gras Day – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
Regular Saturday schedule
W2 – Westbank Expressway
Downtown New Orleans Parades – Friday, Feb. 2 – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
If Poydras is blocked, the last pickup will be Poydras at Baronne, then will detour to Baronne Street to head to the Wilty Terminal.
The Mystic Krewe of Music – Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2024
W2 from Walkertown Terminal, then detour to 4th Street to Barataria, then continue normal route. The last pickup will be at the Walkertown Terminal. W2 from Estelle will detour to the Westbank Expressway (ground level) to Walkertown.
The Krewe of Nandi – Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024
W2 from Walkertown Terminal, then detour to 4th Street to Barataria, then continue normal route. The last pickup will be at the Walkertown Terminal. W2 from Estelle will detour to the Westbank Expressway (ground level) to Walkertown.
Endymion Parade – Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024
W2 will detour from the Wilty Terminal to Tulane and S. Claiborne. The last drop off and pickup is Tulane at Claiborne. W2 will then travel back to the Crescent City Connection Bridge, toward the Westbank, then continue normal route.
Mardi Gras Day – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
W2 will detour from the Wilty Terminal to Canal Street. The last drop off and pickup will be Canal at Liberty, then will continue back to Wilty Terminal.
W3 – Lapalco
Downtown New Orleans Parades – Friday, Feb. 2 – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
If Poydras is blocked, the last pickup will be Poydras at Baronne, then will detour to Baronne Street to head to the Wilty Terminal.
Endymion Parade – Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024
W3 will detour from the Wilty Terminal to Tulane at S. Claiborne. The last drop off and pickup will be Tulane at S. Claiborne. W3 will then travel back to the Crescent City Connection Bridge, going toward the Westbank, then continue normal route.
The Mystic Krewe of Music – Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2024
W3 going to Westwego, will detour at Giase Street. The last drop off and pickup will be Giaise at Lapalco. The W3 will turn around then travel to Witly Terminal.
The Krewe of Nandi – Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024
W3 going to Westwego, will detour at Giase Street. The last drop off and pickup will be Giaise at Lapalco. The W3 will turn around then travel to Witly Terminal.
Mardi Gras Day – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
W3 will detour from the Wilty Terminal to Canal Street. The last drop off and pickup will be Canal at Liberty, then will continue back to Wilty Terminal.
W6 – Gretna Local
Mardi Gras Day – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
No Services
W8 – Terrytown
Mardi Gras Day – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
No Services
W10 – HUEY P. LONG
The Mystic Krewe of Music – Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2024
W10 to Walkertown Terminal will detour and travel on 4th Street to Barataria, to Westbank Expressway, to Walkertown Terminal.
The Krewe of Nandi – Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024
W10 to Walkertown Terminal will detour and travel on 4th Street to Barataria, to Westbank Expressway, to Walkertown Terminal.
Mardi Gras Day – Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
Regular Saturday service
For more information about the modified bus schedule, visit the Jefferson Parish Transit website.
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