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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 24, 2025 | From City Council

2026 Proposed Budget Hearings Week Two Summary

October 23, 2025 | From City Council

City Council Regular Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA – At the regular meeting today, the City Council authorized a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the City and the Orleans Parish Communications District, as well as a motion to designate the intersection of Valence Street and Magnolia Street as the “Big Chief Monk Boudreaux Honorary Intersection.” The Council also adopted a resolution stating the it will work with the Orleans Parish delegation of the Louisiana Legislature concerning patient access to essential medications–specifically misoprostol and mifepristone.

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

Women's Justice Pathways Mapping Session

Join us for a powerful convening of community leaders and public safety officials to develop solutions to the rising rates of incarceration among women and survivors in our jails and prisons, and to disrupt the harmful toll it has taken on our communities.  

October 23, 2025 | From City Council

Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Council held a special Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee to discuss an important update regarding 2025 budget expenditures. Members of the Chief Administrative Office, including Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Joe Threat, appeared before the Committee to provide these updates.

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 23, 2025 | From City Council

Councilmember Lesli Harris Responds to Emergency Budget Hearing and Calls for Long-Term Fiscal Planning

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Following yesterday’s emergency budget hearing, Councilmember Lesli Harris expressed deep concern over the City’s worsening fiscal crisis and called for stronger long-term financial planning and safeguards to prevent future shortfalls.

The New Orleans City Council was informed that these latest budget gaps stem in part from delayed federal reimbursements and advancement of JIRR funds due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has stalled critical payments to local governments across the country. The shortfall is coupled with the already expected budget issues related to the extraordinary overtime costs related to the New Year’s Eve terrorist attack and heightened security demands during this year’s Super Bowl.

October 23, 2025 | From NOPD News

NOPD Investigating Fatal Vehicle Crash in Seventh District

UPDATE: The second victim in this incident (driver of the Chevrolet Camaro) has been pronounced deceased at a local hospital.  

Investigation into the incident is ongoing. No additional information is currently available.