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METAIRIE, La. — Starting Wednesday, one westbound lane on the north side of Veterans Blvd., between Martin Behrman Ave. and Oaklawn Dr., will be closed on a continuous basis. 

Motorists will use the available lanes for travel.

The closure is necessary for drain line repairs at a cost of $423,350.00. 

Work is scheduled start at 7 a.m. and is set to be completed by Friday, May 21, at 3 p.m., weather permitting.