Monroe Closes Jackson at Oak for Hospital Work
St. Francis Medical Center's elevator installation requires a temporary road closure on Jackson Street at Oak Street in Monroe.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Openings & Closings
The City of Monroe announced a temporary road closure on Jackson Street at Oak Street beginning 8:00 AM Wednesday, November 4, 2026, so St. Francis Medical Center can install elevators. Traffic is directed westbound onto Oak Street, with the hospital's main entrance remaining fully open.
Why it matters
The closure affects motorists, patients and employees using the area around St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Barricades and diversion routes are in place to keep traffic and crane operations safe during the work.
Traffic changes begin at 8:00 AM and end around 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with the Oak Street staff entrance closing at 8:00 AM. Additional information is available at (318) 376-3559.
The players
St. Francis Medical Center
St. Francis Medical Center is a hospital in Monroe, Louisiana, whose elevator installation prompted the road closure.
City of Monroe
The City of Monroe is the municipal government that announced and manages the temporary road closure.
The details
Barricades block Jackson Street at Oak Street, with traffic directed westbound onto Oak Street and parking structure exit traffic diverted southbound onto St. John Street. Patient discharges are temporarily routed through the Emergency Department exit, and valet and patient drop-off continue on Jackson Street north of the main entrance using a U-turn pattern.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 8:00 AM: temporary traffic and access changes begin.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, approximately 5:00 PM: temporary traffic and access changes end.
Market Landscape
Hospital expansion and equipment upgrades in mid-sized Louisiana cities increasingly require short-term street closures as healthcare providers modernize older campuses. This project reflects that pattern, with St. Francis Medical Center adding elevators while keeping its main entrance open.
Drivers using Jackson Street or Oak Street should plan alternate routes on November 4, 2026, from 8:00 AM until about 5:00 PM. Patients and visitors can still reach the main entrance, while discharges use the Emergency Department exit.
The takeaway
Plan extra travel time around the Jackson and Oak Street area on November 4, 2026, and use the Emergency Department exit for patient discharges. Call (318) 376-3559 for additional information about the closure.
Further reading
For more local closures and changes, see Openings & Closings in Monroe.
