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July 31, 2025 | From RoadWork
The City of New Orleans has selected RNGD as the construction manager at risk for the Lincoln Beach Redevelopment project, which aims to restore Lincoln Beach as a safe and accessible waterfront destination.
August-2025-Newsletter
July 28, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans announced that effective immediately, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Boh Bros. Construction Co. will temporarily close the 700 block of St. Ann Street (Bourbon St. – Royal St.) for approximately three weeks to vehicular traffic for roadwork.
July 18, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that beginning Monday, July 21, at 7 a.m. the Woodland Drive and Tullis Drive intersection will be closed to traffic. Traffic traveling down Tullis Drive will be rerouted through Woodland Drive to continue their commute. 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.
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that beginning Wednesday, July 23 at 7 a.m. Eton Street will be intermittently closed to through traffic at 5300 - 5400 blocks of MacArthur Boulevard. 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
July 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans today announced upcoming lane closures as part of the Crescent City Connection Decorative Lighting Project. These closures will allow the contractor, Frischhertz Electric, to perform essential maintenance work, approved by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD).
July 3, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that beginning Tuesday, July 8, at 7 a.m. There will be intermittent lane closures on Tchoupitoulas Street at the intersections of Natchez Street, Gaiennie Street, and Girod Street to allow DPW contractor, Barriere Construction Co. LLC, to perform Right of Way repairs, complete handicap ramp, and curb repairs as part of the DPW772: CBD Right of Way Improvement Project. Local access will be maintained.
June 26, 2025 | From RoadWork
2025 Annual Procurement Fair and Infrastructure Industry Day scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Gallier Hall New Orleans.
June 24, 2025 | From RoadWork
Lincoln Beach Redevelopment – June 2025 Update
After more than a year of community engagement and planning, the City of New Orleans is entering the next phase of restoring Lincoln Beach. This newsletter highlights where we are in the process, what’s coming next, and what residents can expect.
June 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
June 12, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced that Frenchmen Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between the 400–600 blocks daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., beginning Thursday, June 19 through Thursday, July 3, to accommodate work related to the DPW773: Right of Way Improvements Project. The street will reopen to traffic at the end of each workday unless extended hours are required.
Last updated: 10/7/2025 1:37:09 PM
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