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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and La. R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the New Orleans City Council, the governing authority of Orleans Parish, will be held at its regular meeting place, the New Orleans City Council Chamber, Room 1E07, City Hall, located at 1300 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112 on November 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval, or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum authorized millage rates.

The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next tax year from the increased millage is $297,337,596.11, compared to $255,082,640.68 in tax revenues for the current year. The estimated amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $42,254,955.43.

For Fiscal Year 2026, the City of New Orleans has adopted a total operating budget of approximately $1,592,417,236, including approximately $1,592,417,236 in budgeted revenues and $1,592,417,236 in budgeted expenditures.

The City’s complete Fiscal Year 2026 adopted budget, including detailed revenues and expenditures by fund, department, and revenue source, is available at https://nola.gov/next/mayors-office/topics/budget/.

July 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closures Scheduled for Crescent City Connection Decorative Lighting Maintenance

The City of New Orleans today announced upcoming lane closures as part of the Crescent City Connection Decorative Lighting Project. These closures will allow the contractor, Frischhertz Electric, to perform essential maintenance work, approved by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD).

While the decorative lighting system was originally constructed by LADOTD, it is now owned and maintained by the City of New Orleans. This work represents the first in a series of planned closures to support the ongoing upkeep of the lighting system.

Scheduled Closures:

  • Monday, July 7, 2025:
    The US 90 Westbound entrance ramp at Tchoupitoulas Street will be closed from 3:34 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    • Detour: Motorists should use the Magazine Street entrance ramp to access US 90 Westbound. See map for details.

    • Note: This ramp closure will not take place during eastbound High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) hours or during any scheduled HOV closures.

  • Tuesday, July 8, 2025:
    A two-lane closure will be in effect on US 90 Westbound (Crescent City Connection Bridge) from 4:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Drivers are urged to plan ahead, follow posted signage, use alternate routes when possible, and exercise caution while traveling through the area. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

For questions about the closures, please contact 504-658-8036.