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June 11, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that effective immediately, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC will temporarily close the intersection of Julia Street and S. Peters Street to accommodate emergency underground utility repairs. The intersection closure is expected to remain in effect through the end of the week. Signage and traffic control measures, such as barrels and fencing, will be on-site to direct drivers and pedestrians.
June 10, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC began closing sections of Julia Street between Convention Center Boulevard and Loyola Avenue for street repairs on today, June 10. This work is part of the Julia Street Improvement Project. Crews are currently working on Julia Street between Convention Center Boulevard and Tchoupitoulas Street.
June 6, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that beginning Thursday, June 6, weather permitting, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Wallace C. Drennan, Inc. will begin roadway restoration that will temporarily close the southbound lane of Congress Drive between Stephen Girard Avenue and Chef Menteur Highway. This closure is being held to accommodate construction on the Gentilly Woods Group F construction project. Changes to traffic patterns and lane closures will begin at 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 6 and will remain in effect for approximately two weeks, weather permitting. Public safety is top priority; signage and traffic control measures, such as barrels and fencing, will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians.
June 5, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, weather permitting, the Department of Public Works (DPW) construction contractor Command Construction Industries, LLC will close the 1400 block of Mandeville Street from North Robertson Avenue to North Villere Street in order to perform a drain line tie-in (see map). All travel lanes will reopen by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 13.
June 4, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC will begin additional roadway improvements on Poydras Street. This includes implementing an additional lane closure between Loyola Avenue and Convention Center Boulevard to undertake street repairs. Public safety is top priority; signage and traffic control measures, such as barrels and fencing, will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians.
May 30, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
Beginning Monday, June 3 at 7 a.m., the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works’ construction contractor Murphy Pipeline Construction, LLC will implement a temporary lane closure on LaSalle Street between Poydras Street and Perdido Street (Eastbound).
May 24, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced that all school zone traffic cameras will be deactivated for the summer.
May 23, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
Today, the City of New Orleans announced that effective immediately, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC will close an additional lane on the riverbound side of Poydras Street between Lasalle Street and S. Liberty Street. This closure is necessary for safety measures related to a 30-inch water leak. The street will remain closed until further notice.
May 22, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
Beginning Thursday, May 23, weather permitting, City of New Orleans Department of Public Works’ contractor Wallace C. Drennan, Inc. will begin roadway restoration that will temporarily close the northbound lane of Congress Drive between Chef Menteur Highway and Stephen Girard Avenue.
May 21, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that starting Wednesday, May 22 at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Department of Public Works (DPW), in close coordination with the Louisiana Department of Transportation (LaDOTD), will close the eastbound right lane along the stretch of Interstate 10 between the 17th Street Canal and the Interstate-10 westbound on-ramp for interstate lighting repairs. For more details, please refer to the attached map.
Last updated: 10/7/2025 1:37:09 PM
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