News & Announcements

October 9, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS CITY COUNCIL PASSES COVER CROP ORDINANCE SUPPORTING URBAN AGRICULTURE AND SOIL HEALTH

Today, the New Orleans City Council passed a new ordinance sponsored by Councilmember Lesli Harris that recognizes and protects the use of cover crops, a regenerative farming practice that improves soil health, prevents erosion, and reduces the need for chemical herbicides.

October 9, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ISSUES OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM

The City of New Orleans today issued the following statement on the Healthy Homes Program:

October 8, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board Reports Additional WNV+ Mosquito Pools and Will Conduct Area-Wide Mosquito Abatement Tonight

The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) reports that additional mosquito pools collected from the East Bank of Orleans Parish this week have 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. These positive samples indicate that WNV is actively circulating among local mosquitoes and bird populations.

October 8, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS MOSQUITO, TERMITE AND RODENT CONTROL BOARD(NOMTRCB) ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET FOR INSECT AND RODENT CELEBRITIES AT NOLA BUGFEST 2025, SATURDAY, OCT. 11

The City of New Orleans and corporate sponsors invite you to the premiere event of the season: NOLA BugFest 2025, where the stars of the insect and rodent world take center stage.

October 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ISSUES OFFICIAL STATEMENT

The City of New Orleans today issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Inspector General report on the Department of Safety and Permits: 

October 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

ROAD CLOSURE EXTENSION IN THE 2300 BLOCK OF MAGAZINE

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, starting at 9 a.m., Magazine Street will be closing off the intersection of First Street in addition to the existing closure of the 2300 block of Magazine Street, to vehicular traffic to facilitate utility repairs, by Department of Public Works contractor. Safety is our main priority; therefore, we are encouraging everyone to follow all traffic signage and construction directions placed in the area. Traffic will reopen by 6 p.m. on Nov. 28, weather permitting.  

October 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES ON BIENVILLE STREET FOR WORK IN EXCHANGE ALLEY

The City of New Orleans announced today that, effective immediately, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor, Boh Bros. Construction Co., will temporarily close the 600 block of Bienville Street (Royal St. - Chartres St.) to vehicular traffic. The closure will remain in place through end of the week to accommodate roadwork in Exchange Alley. 

October 6, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

ADDITIONAL ROAD CLOSURE IN EAST CARROLLTON AREA

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, starting at from 9 a.m. Willow Street between Lowerline Street and Adams Street will be closing two blocks to vehicular traffic to facilitate roadway restoration, by Sewer & Water Board contractor, and a water tie in, by Department of Public Works contractor. Safety is our many priorities and we are encouraging everyone to follow all traffic signage and construction directions. Traffic will reopen by 6 p.m. on Oct. 9. The water line will affect the Adams Street (Zimple Street to Jeanette Street) and Willow Street (S Carrollton Avenue to Lowerline Street) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8. We request when the water is restored to this area, please run your faucets for 5 minutes to flush out the lines before resuming regular use. 

October 3, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Full Closure of 5700 Block of Magazine Street for Underground Utility Work

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) is notifying residents and motorists of a full closure of the 5700 block of Magazine Street beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, and continuing through 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7. 

October 3, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES IN MID-CITY BLOCKS FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that beginning the week of Monday, October 6, 2025, at 7 a.m., crews will begin asphalt removal and milling at the following locations in Mid-City: 

• 100 block of South Saint Patrick Street 

• 100 block of North Bernadotte Street 

• 4700 block of Cleveland Avenue 

• 300 block of South Olympia Street