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May 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Summer Deactivation of School Zone Traffic Systems, Major Milestone Reached on Traffic Camera Revenue CEA with Orleans Parish School Board

Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that all school zone traffic cameras and flashing beacons have begun being deactivated for the summer break. The process is currently under way with all devices being deactivated to coincide with the last dates that each school will be in session for this school year. All devices will be fully deactivated by July 14th. The City of New Orleans (City) anticipates reactivating these systems when schools resume in August.

May 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board to Conduct Adult Mosquito Abatement Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct spray missions tonight, targeting adult populations of mosquitoes. Treatments will be conducted by helicopter and trucks from 7:45 p.m. to 12 a.m., weather permitting, in the following areas:

• Helicopter treatment in the Lower 9th Ward and Holy Cross bounded by Florida Avenue, N Peters Street, Sister Street, and the parish line
• Helicopter treatment in the Upper 9th Ward and Bywater bounded by Florida Avenue, Chartres Street, Franklin Avenue, and Japonica Street
• Truck treatment in Seabrook and Little Woods bounded by Hayne Boulevard, Morrison Road, Downman Road, and Paris Road

May 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Neighborhood Cares Initiative: Eastshore Community Day

The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) will host its second Neighborhood Cares Day of the year on Saturday, May 24, in the Eastshore neighborhood. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Eastshore Playground, located at 14600 Curran Blvd.

May 22, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board to Conduct Adult Mosquito Abatement Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) will conduct spray missions tonight, targeting adult populations of mosquitoes. Treatments will be conducted by trucks from 7:45 p.m. to 12 a.m., weather permitting, in the following areas:

• Algiers Point and Behrman bounded by the Mississippi River, General De Gaulle Drive, the parish line, and Holiday Drive
• Aurora Gardens and Old Aurora bounded by the Mississippi River, General De Gaulle Drive, Holiday Drive, and the Intracoastal Waterway

May 22, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Intersection Closure at Mirabeau Avenue and Touro Street

Beginning Tuesday, May 27, The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works contractor, RNGD Construction, LLC, will temporarily close the intersection at Mirabeau Avenue and Touro Street to begin roadway excavation in effort to finish roadway restoration in your area. This closure is expected to remain in effect for one month and will reopen approximately on June 20, 2025. Motorists will still have access to Mirabeau Avenue, eastbound and westbound lanes.

May 21, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board Reports West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Pool and Will Conduct Adult Mosquito Abatement Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) reports that mosquitoes collected this week from the East Bank of Orleans Parish tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). WNV cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes and can be transmitted to humans and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. NOMTRCB will conduct spray missions tonight, targeting adult populations of mosquitoes.

May 19, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Launch Limited Time Ticket Amnesty Program June 1

The City of New Orleans today announced that it will launch a limited time ticket amnesty program on June 1, giving motorists with eligible parking and traffic
camera tickets the opportunity to resolve past due balances without incurring late fees.

May 13, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Temporary Lane Reduction: The 5000 and 5100 blocks of Frenchmen Street

As of May 13, 2025, The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works contractor, RNGD Construction, LLC, will temporarily close the 5000 and 5100 blocks Southbound Lane of Frenchmen Street to begin mill and overlay work in effort to finish roadway restoration in your area. This closure is expected to remain in effect for two weeks and will reopen approximately on May 27, 2025. Motorist traveling on Frenchmen St. will be detoured to Timoleon St. to Elysian Fields Ave. or Selma St. to Elysian Fields Ave. 

May 9, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Orleans Parish Residents Can Now Apply for Residential Re-Roofing Permits, Starting Today

The City of New Orleans announces that Orleans Parish residents can now apply for a residential re-roofing permit through the Department of Safety and Permits, starting today. A re-roofing permit must be obtained prior to the replacement of 50 percent or more of a roof on one-and-two-family dwellings. This new permitting process resulted from the passing of Ordinance 30,235 MCS. 

May 9, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Full Street Closures on Iberville and Exchange Place – Rescheduled to Tuesday, May 13

Due to continued severe weather, the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) has rescheduled the temporary closure of two blocks in the French Quarter to Tuesday, May 13, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting. This work is part of the DPW773 Right of Way (ROW) Improvement Project and was originally scheduled for May 7 and May 9.