NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHAT: JACKSON STREET AT OAK STREET  (St. Francis Medical Center)

WHEN:  Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (weather permitting)

CONTACT:  Kenneth Rogers, Project Manager – City of Monroe   318-376.3559

The City of Monroe announces a temporary road closure on Jackson Street at Oak Street for the installation of elevators at St. Francis Medical Center. To ensure the safety of the motorist, patients and employees, the following temporary traffic and access patterns will be implemented, beginning Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 8:00 am and should be completed by 5:00 pm:

• Jackson Street Detour: Barricades will be placed on Jackson Street at Oak Street. Traffic will be directed westbound onto Oak Street.
• Parking Structure Exit: Barricades at the parking structure exit onto Oak Street will divert all exit traffic southbound onto St. John Street.
• Main Entrance Remains Open: The hospital’s main entrance will remain fully open and accessible throughout the entire operation.
• Oak Street Staff Entrance Closed: The Oak Street staff entrance will close starting at 8:00 a.m. and will reopen immediately following the completion of all crane lifts.
• Patient Drop-Off & Valet Services: Valet and patient drop-off will continue to operate normally on Jackson Street, north of the main entrance. A U-turn traffic pattern will be utilized for safe arrival and departure.
• Patient Discharges: All patient discharges will be temporarily routed through the Emergency Department (ER) exit.

Please follow all posted construction signs, watch for traffic coordinators, and drive with caution when navigating around the medical center. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete these necessary facility updates. Please expect minor delays during morning and evening rush hours.

**We understand that this may create a short-term inconvenience. The City of Monroe appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as we work to improve our local infrastructure. We do ask while work is in progress that you drive with caution while in the work area. Be advised that it is illegal to drive around barricades**.