News & Announcements

October 27, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS RELEASES FIRST-EVER NIGHTTIME ECONOMY STRATEGIC PLAN

New plan establishes a roadmap to strengthen and sustain New Orleans’ after-dark economy through coordination, policy, and partnership.

October 24, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

NORD PAUSES TEEN FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DUE TO CITY BUDGET CONSTRAINTS

The New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission has announced a temporary pause to the Teen Fall Internship Program due to citywide budget constraints. The program, which has been running for the past two weeks, will conclude on Saturday, Oct. 25, with the pause taking effect Monday, Oct. 27.

October 24, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TEMPORARY INTERSECTION CLOSURE OF LOWERLINE ST. AND BIRCH ST.

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, the City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works’ contractor, Renegade Construction, LLC., will temporarily close the intersection of Lowerline St. and Birch St. approximately two days, through October 29, to accommodate roadway restoration as a part of the East Carrollton B&C construction project. Public safety is our top priority; signage and traffic control measures such as barrels and fencing will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians.   

October 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

**UPDATED** TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES OF PARIS AVENUE FOR RIGHT OF WAY ASPHALT IMPROVEMENT

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that beginning Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7 a.m. there will be asphalt removal, patching, and milling at the below locations. All areas are anticipated to be completed in approximately 3 weeks once started:

• Paris Avenue patches:
  • 1 asphalt patch at John F. Kenndey High School - between Aviators & Burbank
  • 1 asphalt patch at the intersection of Paris Avenue & Wakefield Place

October 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

**UPDATED*** TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES OF ALCEE FORTIER AND PELTIER

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that starting the week of Monday, Oct. 27 at 7 a.m., there will be intermittent closures to through traffic on lanes of 4700 block of Alcee Fortier and 14000 block of Peltier. These closures are expected to last for approximately three weeks.

Concrete panel replacement will impact both blocks and at their intersection.

October 22, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR’S MARDI GRAS ADVISORY COUNCIL ISSUES NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING

The Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council (MMGAC) today announced that it will hold an Advisory Council meeting. All MMGAC board meetings are open to the public. All efforts will be made to provide for observation and input by members of the public. 

October 21, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS LAUNCHES PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ON 2025 BOND SALE PROPOSITIONS

The City of New Orleans today announced the launch of a public education campaign to inform residents about the upcoming 2025 Bond Sale propositions, which will appear on the ballot for voter consideration on November 15. 

October 15, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES FOR RIGHT OF WAY ASPHALT IMPROVEMENT

 The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that beginning the week of Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 a.m. there will be asphalt milling and overlay at the below locations. All areas are anticipated to be completed in approximately 3 weeks in each area:

• Napoleon Avenue (Loyola Avenue - St. Charles Avenue) - riverbound lanes only

• Press Drive (Chef Menteur Highway - Old Gentilly Road)

• North Galvez Street (Almonaster Avenue - Clouet Street)

• 1600-1800 Abundance Street

October 14, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES OF OLD GENTILLY ROAD (LOUISA ST TO DESIRE PKWY)

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that starting Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 a.m., there will be intermittent closures to through traffic on lanes of Old Gentilly Road, from Louisa Street to Desire Parkway. These closures are expected to last for approximately two weeks.

October 9, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

***UPDATE: Temporary Lane Reduction: The 2400 through 2900 blocks of South Claiborne Avenue

Beginning Tuesday, October 14^th , weather permitting, the Office of Resilience & Sustainability’s contractor, RNGD Infrastructure, LLC, will implement a temporary road reduction in 2400 block of South Claiborne Avenue to begin roadway restoration for the DPS01 Watershed (Broadmoor HMGP) Drainage Upgrades and Green Infrastructure Project (Phase I).