News & Announcements

February 11, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Eastbound Morrison Road Closure for Improvement Project Begins February 16

The City of New Orleans announced today that the Department of Public Works (DPW), in coordination with contractor RNGD, will close eastbound Morrison Road between Mayo Boulevard and Bundy Road beginning February 16, 2026, as construction begins on the DPW574 Morrison Road Improvement Project.

February 11, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Helena Moreno Announces New In-House Paving Unit to Accelerate Basic Street Construction

NEW ORLEANS — Today, Mayor Helena Moreno illustrated her commitment to rapidly improving the delivery of basic infrastructure services by announcing a capital budget ordinance allocating $6.25 million for street paving projects.

Using funds identified from the unused portion of bonds from 2019-2024, the city will invest in paving equipment, street maintenance equipment, and a dedicated workforce to perform street repairs.

February 5, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City Council Unanimously Advances Mayor Moreno’s Pick for Public Works Director

NEW ORLEANS – Today, the New Orleans City Council Governmental Affairs Committee has voted to advance the appointment of Steve Nelson as the Director of the Department of Public Works. 

Nelson’s nomination highlights Mayor Helena Moreno’s commitment to a “Fix the Basics” strategy, providing a comprehensive overhaul of how the city’s infrastructural issues are tackled. Nelson serves as both the city’s Deputy CAO for Infrastructure, as well as nominee for Director of Public Works. He is responsible for maintaining and improving the city’s streets, sidewalks, streetlights, traffic signals, parking enforcement, and public right-of-way infrastructure. 

February 3, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Moreno and City Council launch major initiative to repair lighting across the city 

Today, Mayor Helena Moreno and the New Orleans City Council announced a $2.8M investment to urgently repair lighting around the city. Prioritized projects include the High Rise bridge in New Orleans East, Interstate 10 and other major routes. Repairs for lighting will also include converting some lighting to solar and aluminum to eliminate the threat of copper theft which has plagued the lighting infrastructure in New Orleans. In addition to repairs across the city, a portion of the funding will be utilized to hire a few electricians within the Department of Public Works to do minor repairs within city buildings. Currently, most minor electrical work is being contracted out. This is more costly.  

The funding for this effort comes from a 2018 penalty fine the City Council imposed on Entergy New Orleans for deceptive practices during their efforts to build the New Orleans Power Station. A portion of the $5M fine for what was called the “Paid Actors Scandal” has been spent over time by the City Council, yet $2.8M remains. 

January 21, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Traffic Advisory: New Stop Signs Installed at Poland Ave. & N. Galvez St.

January 20, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Helena Moreno’s Infrastructure Coordination Committee set to deliver “Super Bowl” level services in the Street Maintenance Unit’s first meeting

January 16, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Lane Closure on 2400-2600 Tulane Ave (S Miro St to S Broad St)

On Monday, January 19, 2026, starting at 8:00 am, will be closing off the parking and exterior driving lane of Tulane Ave. (South Miro St to South Board St), to
vehicular traffic to facilitate water utility replacement by Department of Public Works contractor, Hard Rock Construction, LLC. 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 6:00 p.m. on February 12, 2026, weather permitting.

January 16, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lake Forest Boulevard Canal Bridge Closure

New Orleans--The City of New Orleans announces the immediate closure of the eastbound portion of the Lake Forest Boulevard Canal Bridge. This closure will remain in effect until further notice.

January 16, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Lane and Sidewalk Impacts on Prytania Street for Right-of-Way Improvements

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that beginning Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., crews will begin right-of-way improvements on Prytania Street between Peniston Street and Delachaise Street in the Touro area.

January 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Moreno Launches Two Major Initiatives for Faster Street Maintenance

Today, Mayor Helena Moreno announced two major initiatives to begin expediting street repairs in New Orleans. First, the Mayor directed the Department of Public Works (DPW) to start lessening dependence on contractors and begin handling more minor sidewalk and street repairs in-house by DPW crews. Second, she has launched the Infrastructure Coordinating Council to help expedite major street infrastructure projects similar to the group formed during the Super Bowl to ensure that there’s coordination, collaboration, and urgency to complete projects.