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April 4, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor, Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC, will temporarily close sections of Kerlerec Street and Chartres Street for milling and paving operations on Monday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 8, 2025
March 31, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans reminds residents of the bridge closure at the Benson Canal eastbound on Morrison Road. This closure will remain in effect until further notice.
March 24, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans announces that the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor, Boh Bros. Construction Co., will temporarily close Exchange Place from Canal Street to Iberville Street on Tuesday, March 25, between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for roadway resurfacing.
March 20, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans announces that the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor, Boh Bros. Construction Co., will temporarily close Exchange Place from Canal Street to Iberville Street on Friday, March 21, and Monday, March 24, between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for roadway resurfacing. Temporary access will be available over the weekend when construction is not active.
March 19, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) will activate school zone beacons at additional locations starting Thursday, Mar. 20. This phased activation underscores the City’s commitment to enhancing safety for students and drivers while ensuring compliance with state law.
March 11, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that on Thursday, March 13 the Department of Public Works (DPW), in close coordination with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD), will close the left lane of eastbound I-10 between Wright Road and Lake Carmel to perform interstate lighting repairs. This closure will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The City of New Orleans announced that effective immediately, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Boh Bros. Construction Co., has temporarily closed the following streets for approximately one week to vehicular traffic for roadwork in the 400-600 blocks of Iberville Street:
February 26, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced that on Thursday, February 27, 2025, the Department of Public Works (DPW), in close coordination with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD), will close the left lane of eastbound I-10 between Lake Barrington and I-510. This closure will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m
February 25, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
Beginning Wed., Feb. 26, weather permitting, the Office of Stormwater & Green Infrastructure’s contractor, Impetus Infrastructure, LLC, will implement a temporary roadway closure at the intersection of Washington Avenue and S. Derbigny Street to perform waterline repairs for the DPS01 Watershed (Broadmoor HMGP) Drainage Upgrades and Green Infrastructure Project (Phase I).
February 24, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans provides an update regarding the ongoing Magazine Street Resurfacing Project. On Tuesday, Feb. 25 (DPW) contractor Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC., will close the westbound lane of Magazine Street between Nashville Avenue and East Drive for paving operations. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, the closure will shift to the eastbound lane. Crews will work between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day, keeping one lane open in the direction where construction is not taking place, with the closures being lifted at the end of each workday to allow traffic to resume. Additionally, roadway striping will be conducted on Thursday, Feb. 27 and Friday, Feb. 28 from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Last updated: 10/7/2025 1:37:09 PM
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