City of Covington

06/09/2026

From Saint Tammany Health Systems:

Good morning. We wanted to update you on plans for an intermittent lane closure on West 11th Avenue that is scheduled to begin this week in connection with our ongoing parking garage project.

Starting Tuesday (June 9), crews will begin work to replace subsurface drainage along the north side of West 11th Avenue between Harrison Avenue and South Tyler Street ahead of the eventual installation of a left-turn lane from 11th onto Tyler Street.

This work, which will begin near Harrison and work its way toward Tyler, will require intermittent closures of part of the westbound lane of West 11th – that is, the lane feeding Tyler – over an estimated three-week period. A traffic control team will be present to facilitate traffic flow whenever a lane closure is required.

The eastbound lane of 11th Avenue – which is that lane leading from Tyler – is expected to remain open throughout. Additionally, access to Tchefuncta Urgent Care across 11th from the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Emergency Department will also remain open throughout.

As always, parking garage progress updates are posted regularly on our website at: https://www.sttammany.health/parkinggarageprogress

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need anything further or have any questions.

Sincerely,

Kelly M. Rabalais, FACHE

Chief Strategy Officer

As St. Tammany Health System's parking garage project along South Tyler Street takes shape, we will post regular construction updates to this page. Check back regularly for progress reports as they are available.

06/08/2026

15th between Jefferson & S Madison is now open.

06/04/2026

Roadway 15th between Jefferson & S Madison is now open.

Thank you, everyone, for your patience.

06/04/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT – ROADWAY CHANGES & TEMPORARY CLOSURES 🚧

We would like to make residents, visitors, and commuters aware of upcoming roadway changes associated with ongoing construction activities near the St. Tammany Parish Hospital (1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA) area.

🔹 South Tyler Street (Hwy. 21) Turning Lane Closure
Beginning Friday, June 5, 2026, at 7:00 AM, the right-turn lane on South Tyler Street (Hwy. 21) will be closed due to construction. This closure is expected to remain in place for approximately six months.

To assist motorists with the transition and help maintain traffic flow, Covington Police officers will be stationed south of the closure during weekday hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM for the first week following the traffic pattern change.

🔹 West 11th Avenue Temporary Road Closure
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, a large crane will be relocated to hospital property. To safely facilitate this move, West 11th Avenue will be closed between South Tyler Street and South Harrison Avenue from 7:00 AM until approximately 12:00 PM (noon).

Covington Police officers will be on site to assist with traffic control and direct motorists around the affected area.

⚠️ What You Need to Know
• Expect some delays in and around the South Tyler Street and West 11th Avenue corridor.
• Consider using alternate routes when possible.
• Please follow all posted signage and directions from law enforcement personnel.
• Allow additional travel time if your route takes you through this area.

We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as these improvements and construction activities continue. Our goal is to ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, construction personnel, and emergency responders while minimizing disruptions as much as possible.

06/04/2026

Please be advised W 30th Ave between N. Taylor & W 29th Ave will be closing at 6:45 AM for a water main repair. Notification will be sent out once the streets are back open.

06/03/2026

25th Ave between Madison & Monroe has reopened.

Thank you, everyone, for your patience.

06/03/2026

Please be advised that the roadway on 25th Ave. between Madison & Monroe will be closed until further notice for a sewer repair.

05/30/2026

This has been cleared-Due to a recent water main break, a Boil Water Advisory has been issued until further notice.
Please click the link for the affected address: https://www.covla.com/information/boil-advisory-in-effect-anne-st-e-11th/

05/29/2026

Due to a recent water main break, a Boil Water Advisory has been issued until further notice.
Please click the link for the affected address: https://www.covla.com/information/boil-advisory-in-effect-anne-st-e-11th/

05/28/2026

• Out of an abundance of caution, a Boil Water Advisory has been issued from 8th Avenue through Old Landing.

• City crews are continuing to investigate the cause of the water main break at 8th Street and S. Adams.

• At this time, the exact cause of the split has not been determined.

• Water samples will be submitted to the State Lab in Amite tomorrow for testing and analysis.

• Residents in the affected area are advised to boil water before consumption until further notice.