News & Announcements

November 14, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City Brings Streetlight Operations In-House, Improving Efficiency and Accountability 

November 14, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

DPW Spotlight: America Henry – Dedicated to Service and Always Ready to Roll

DPW proudly recognizes Tow Truck Operator America Henry for his outstanding dedication and reliability since joining the Parking & Towing Division in June 2024. Known for his professionalism and consistent readiness to respond to urgent calls and special assignments, Mr. Henry exemplifies the Division’s commitment to keeping New Orleans’ streets safe, accessible, and well-managed. DPW extends its gratitude for his exceptional service and continued contributions to the community.

November 14, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Roadwork Rundown — Nov. 2025

The Department of Public Works (DPW) continues to advance major infrastructure improvements citywide, with active construction underway on roadway, sidewalk, drainage, and alleyway projects across multiple neighborhoods. Recent progress includes paving and patching through the DPW771 and DPW772 roadway programs, concrete restoration in key corridors under DPW775, and ongoing reconstruction across FEMA-funded projects in Lakeview, Lake Terrace & Oaks, the Lower Ninth Ward, Desire, Audubon, and St. Anthony. Sidewalk improvement programs (DPW782–785) and alleyway reconstruction efforts are also moving forward, enhancing pedestrian access and neighborhood connectivity. These investments strengthen safety, mobility, and resilience for residents throughout New Orleans.

November 14, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Community Connections — Nov. 2025

The Department of Public Works (DPW) continues to strengthen community partnerships through ongoing civic engagement and neighborhood outreach. Throughout October and November, DPW staff met with residents across the city to share project updates, gather feedback, and address infrastructure priorities at meetings and events in multiple districts. These efforts support DPW’s commitment to transparency, collaboration, and improving streets and sidewalks citywide.

November 14, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Mobility & Safety Updates — November 2025

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advancing key mobility and safety projects across New Orleans, including activating the new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon on Broad Street at the Lafitte Greenway. The Broad Street Pedestrian Improvement Project is now in its final inspection phase, with a ribbon-cutting set for November 20, 2025. DPW is also preparing for construction on the $23.6 million Morrison Road (Mayo–Bullard) improvement project and is collecting contact information from corridor residents and businesses ahead of a community meeting.

November 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

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

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that starting Monday, Nov. 11 at 7 a.m., there will be full lane closures to all through traffic in Eastbound lanes of Old Gentilly Road,  within the current construction footprint running from Louisa Street to Desire Parkway. These full lane closures are expected to last from 7 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. to allow SWBNO to complete waterline repairs. These waterline repairs are needed to complete the concrete panel replacements already underway.  After SWBNO water work is completed, traffic will resume the construction traffic pattern that was in place to complete the roadway work. 

October 31, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Road Closure Westbound on Allen Toussiant Boulevard

The City of New Orleans announced that beginning Monday, Nov. 3, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Barriere Construction Company, will temporarily execute a road closure to vehicular traffic for approximately 3 days to accommodate utility construction at the Warrington Drive and Allen Toussaint Boulevard intersection. This road closure is necessary to complete essential waterline installation for the 1800 block of Allen Toussaint Boulevard in accordance with the RR405 NOFOG Project.

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.