A series of copper thefts in Jefferson Parish have damaged as many as 300 streetlights, parish leaders say. The fix will take months and could be costly.
About 70 of the damaged streetlights are on Earhart Expressway, a major artery connecting Jefferson Parish and New Orleans.
Jefferson Parish Councilmember Bonano said the outages were first reported to him several weeks ago and are a concern given the high speed limit on the highway. “Think about rainy conditions, foggy, misty conditions. Without lights, you’re really blind, so it’s a safety hazard,” he said…