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.
Questions about this work contact Office of Strategic Engagement directly at 504.658.7623 or OSE@NOLA.GOV
To better serve our residents with more timely communication the Office of Strategic Engagement is in the process of building our distribution list to provide important construction updates through text messaging. To sign up, text BUILDNOLA to 77295 or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts create a profile and select the “roadwork” alert list.
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Since May 2018 DPW has completed 228 projects with an estimated value of $1.28 Billion. 44 roadwork projects are currently under construction with an estimated value of $507 million.
ABOUT ROADWORKNOLA
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) are working together to implement an unprecedented program to restore our damaged infrastructure. Using local and federal funds, the $2.3 billion program is the most comprehensive that our region has seen in a generation.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ROADWORKNOLA
- More than $2.3 billion worth of DPW / SWBNO work across the City
- Nearly 200 individual projects -- every neighborhood will feel this positive impact
- Project schedules coordinated to minimize construction-related impacts
- Economic opportunity for the City’s small and disadvantaged businesses
- Proactive communications so that residents are well informed throughout the program