News & Announcements

September 11, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

***UPDATE*** TEMPORARY LANE REDUCTION: THE 2400 THROUGH 2900 BLOCKS OF SOUTH CLAIBORNE AVENUE

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 11, weather permitting, the Office of Resilience & Sustainability’s contractor, RNGD Infrastructure, LLC, will implement a temporary lane reduction beginning at the intersection of S. Claiborne Avenue and Second Street to complete roadway repairs for the DPS01 Watershed (Broadmoor HMGP) Drainage Upgrades and Green Infrastructure Project (Phase I).   

The temporary closure will remain in effect until 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17. Traffic on S. Claiborne Avenue will be shifted into the left lane until Toledano Street, where all three lanes will be open for travel. During this project, the contractor will be working from 7 a.m. until sunset, Monday through Friday. 

September 11, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: CLOSURE ON ALLEN TOUSSAINT FROM VICKSBURG ST TO GENERAL HAIG ST

The City of New Orleans announced that beginning Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor, CMG Pipelines, Inc., will temporarily close the westbound lane of Allen Toussaint Boulevard through Monday, October 6, 2025, to accommodate utility work in the 7100 block of General Diaz Street. During this period, the eastbound lane of Allen Toussaint Boulevard will be reconfigured to support two-way traffic. These temporary closures are necessary to complete essential roadway and utility improvements, ensuring long-term safety and durability of the infrastructure.

September 5, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TEMPORARY LANE REDUCTION: THE 2400 THROUGH 2900 BLOCKS OF SOUTH CLAIBORNE AVENUE

Beginning Monday, Sept. 8, weather permitting, the Office of Resilience & Sustainability’s contractor, RNGD Infrastructure, LLC, will implement a temporary lane reduction beginning at the intersection of S. Claiborne Avenue and Second Street to complete roadway repairs for the DPS01 Watershed (Broadmoor HMGP) Drainage Upgrades and Green Infrastructure Project (Phase I).  

September 5, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

*UPDATED** Temporary Roadway Closure of Magazine St (Phillip St to First St)

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, the City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works’ contractor, Hard Rock Construction, LLC., will temporarily close the 2300 Magazine St. approximately one month to accommodate utilities and roadway construction as part of the Iberville, Tulane-Gravier, LGD, CBD Group A construction project. Public safety is our top priority; signage and traffic control measures such as signage and fencing will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians.

August 28, 2025 | From RoadWork

French Quarter Infrastructure Update – August 28, 2025

🚧 French Quarter Construction Update – August 28, 2025

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) shared an update on ongoing infrastructure work:

• Fire Hydrant Valve Removal: A faulty hydrant valve was removed to maintain fire service and support new drain line installation on St. Peter Street. Work on the west side (Tableau side) is expected to finish next week, weather permitting.

• Utility Coordination: SWBNO and Entergy are addressing conflicts with an older gas manhole and electrical lines at St. Peter & Royal.

• Decatur Street Progress: Work continues on the 900 and 1000 blocks of Decatur. Both blocks are on schedule for early October completion, after which SWBNO crews will begin replacing water, sewer, and drain lines.

Construction fencing, lighting, and ongoing updates will remain in place to ensure safety and communication. Contractors will also be working through the holiday weekend to keep the project on track.

Thank you for your patience as these essential improvements move forward.

August 26, 2025 | From RoadWork

PROJECT UPDATE: ST. PETER STREET & DECATUR STREET INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

🚧 Project Update: St. Peter & Decatur Streets 🚧

• Crews have completed half of the new drain line on St. Peter (west side) and installed 2 new manholes at St. Peter & Royal.

• Temporary water lines passed safety testing; tie-ins will be completed early next week with minimal service disruption.

• Next phase: east side of St. Peter → new drain line + installation of a 24” water main.

• Fencing remains in place for public safety.

• Businesses may display up to two signs to let customers know they’re open.

• On Decatur Street, work continues between Ursulines & Dumaine with intermittent closures. Police detail on-site daily.

Thank you for your patience as we improve infrastructure in the French Quarter.

August 20, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TEMPORARY LANE REDUCTION: THE 2200 THROUGH 2900 BLOCKS OF SOUTH CLAIBORNE AVENUE

Beginning Wednesday, August 20, weather permitting, the Office of Resilience & Sustainability’s contractor, RNGD Infrastructure, LLC, will implement a temporary lane reduction beginning at the intersection of S. Claiborne Avenue and Jackson Avenue to complete roadway repairs for the DPS01 Watershed (Broadmoor HMGP) Drainage Upgrades and Green Infrastructure Project (Phase I).  

August 20, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES ON MOSS STREET & ORLEANS AVENUE

 The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that effective immediately, intermittent lane closures are in place on Moss Street from N. Carrollton Avenue to Conti Street to allow crews to patch roadway and improve drivability. This work is expected to last approximately three weeks, weather permitting

August 18, 2025 | From RoadWork

Lincoln Beach Design Committee Meeting

The Lincoln Beach Redevelopment Master Plan was created by a community-led process to reopen Lincoln Beach as a safe, accessible, and welcoming waterfront destination. At the conclusion of the Master Planning process, several elements.

August 1, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Lane Closure of Johnny Jackson Boulevard at Higgins Boulevard

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that beginning Wednesday, August 6 at 7 a.m. the 3600 block of Johnny Jackson Jr. Boulevard / Louisa Street the 3600 block of Johnny Jackson Jr. Boulevard / Louisa Street and the 3200 block of Higgins Boulevard / Carver Rams Way will be intermittently closed to through traffic for approximately three weeks. The temporary closure will allow DPW contractor Hardrock Construction Co. LLC to complete street repairs as part of the DPW775: Right of Way Improvement Concrete Project. Local access will be maintained.