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September 11, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans continues to update residents on Hurricane Francine emergency preparations. Hurricane Francine is expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast today as a Category 1 hurricane.
September 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today was joined by members of the New Orleans City Council, New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) Director Collin Arnold, other emergency preparedness agencies and tourism industry leaders to update residents on the developments and preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Francine.
September 6, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that starting Monday, Sept. 9, access to Western Street will be closed between Elysian Fields Avenue and Mirabeau Avenue. The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works’ contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC, in conjunction with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, will be performing a water valve closure to perform a waterline tie-in. This temporary closure will remain in effect for approximately three days and a detour will be in place.
The City of New Orleans today announced the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Impetus Infrastructure, LLC. will be performing a closure on the intersection of Freret Street and the northbound lane of South Carrollton Avenue starting Sept. 9, starting at 7 a.m. to accommodate roadway restoration as part of the East Carrollton Group B & C project.
September 5, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC will be closing both lanes on Julia Street between South Derbigny Street and Cypress Street starting Sept. 9 through Oct. 21 to accommodate utility work and roadwork part of the Iberville, Tulane-Gravier, LGD, CBD Group A project. Local traffic will be accommodated to enter and exit the area.
The City of New Orleans today announced that Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC will be extending the lane closure on the 500 block of South Galvez Street through Oct. 11 to accommodate utility work part of the Iberville, Tulane-Gravier, LGD, CBD Group A project. Local traffic will be accommodated to enter and exit the neighborhood.
September 4, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC will be extending the lane closure on the 100 block of North Broad Street to Sept. 27, to accommodate the utility work as part of the Iberville, Tulane-Gravier, LGD, CBD Group A project. Local traffic will be accommodated to enter and exit the neighborhood.
August 27, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced the next phase of infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing street safety, accessibility and durability. These essential projects will address long-needed repairs and upgrades, benefiting both residents and visitors.
August 23, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that access to Lombard Street will be closed between Spain Street and St. Roch Avenue, effective immediately, and will remain in effect for approximately three weeks. Department of Public Works contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC will perform road restoration work on Lombard Street.
The City of New Orleans today announced that starting 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 through Tuesday, Sept. 3, Department of Public Works (DPW) construction contractor Command Construction Industries, LLC will begin excavation of the road and installing road base as well as the 5” binder course on N. Villere Street. This work will require temporary lane closures of North-bound/Lake-bound lanes of St. Roch Avenue at N. Villere Street. During this time, sections of the North-bound parking lane will also be closed.
Last updated: 10/7/2025 1:37:09 PM
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