News & Announcements

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 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

**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 21, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS LAUNCHES PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ON 2025 BOND SALE PROPOSITIONS

The City of New Orleans today announced the launch of a public education campaign to inform residents about the upcoming 2025 Bond Sale propositions, which will appear on the ballot for voter consideration on November 15. 

October 15, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES FOR RIGHT OF WAY ASPHALT IMPROVEMENT

 The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that beginning the week of Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 a.m. there will be asphalt milling and overlay at the below locations. All areas are anticipated to be completed in approximately 3 weeks in each area:

• Napoleon Avenue (Loyola Avenue - St. Charles Avenue) - riverbound lanes only

• Press Drive (Chef Menteur Highway - Old Gentilly Road)

• North Galvez Street (Almonaster Avenue - Clouet Street)

• 1600-1800 Abundance Street

October 14, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES OF OLD GENTILLY ROAD (LOUISA ST TO DESIRE PKWY)

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that starting Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 a.m., there will be intermittent closures to through traffic on lanes of Old Gentilly Road, from Louisa Street to Desire Parkway. These closures are expected to last for approximately two weeks.

October 9, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

***UPDATE: Temporary Lane Reduction: The 2400 through 2900 blocks of South Claiborne Avenue

Beginning Tuesday, October 14^th , weather permitting, the Office of Resilience & Sustainability’s contractor, RNGD Infrastructure, LLC, will implement a temporary road reduction in 2400 block of South Claiborne Avenue to begin roadway restoration for the DPS01 Watershed (Broadmoor HMGP) Drainage Upgrades and Green Infrastructure Project (Phase I).  

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.  

October 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES ON BIENVILLE STREET FOR WORK IN EXCHANGE ALLEY

The City of New Orleans announced today that, effective immediately, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor, Boh Bros. Construction Co., will temporarily close the 600 block of Bienville Street (Royal St. - Chartres St.) to vehicular traffic. The closure will remain in place through end of the week to accommodate roadwork in Exchange Alley. 

October 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

2025 Bond Proposition: Investing in Better Streets and Drainage — Through Existing Taxes

The City of New Orleans is proposing a $510 million bond program to fund major improvements to streets, drainage, public facilities, and affordable housing, without raising taxes. If approved by voters this November, the bonds would be sold in 2026 to advance long-overdue infrastructure improvements across all council districts. Proposed projects include upgrades to major corridors such as Harrison Avenue, Washington Avenue, Franklin Avenue, and Lake Forest Boulevard, supporting safer, more resilient neighborhoods citywide.