Donaldsonville courthouse closes after roof collapses as crews worked to fix ongoing damages

Ascension Parish Courthouse closed after roof collapses

Part of the roof at the Ascension Parish Courthouse in Donaldsonville collapsed Wednesday evening, prompting an emergency response, but no injuries were reported, officials said.

Donaldsonville courthouse closed after roof collapse

The roof of a historic building in Donaldsonville suffered ‘significant damage’ during construction.

Roof damage forces closure of Donaldsonville courthouse

The Donaldsonville courthouse is closed Thursday due to roof damage.

Donaldsonville courthouse closes after roof collapses as crews worked to fix ongoing damages

DONALDSONVILLE — The courthouse in Donaldsonville was closed Thursday morning after significant damage to the courthouse's roof, the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court's office said. The clerk of court's office at the Donaldsonville courthouse on Houmas Street is closed, but the Gonzales office of the clerk remains open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.WBRZ learned that the roof was damaged as crews were in the process of repairing existing damages. Foll…