News & Announcements

July 9, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Traffic Pattern Change on Crowder Boulevard Bridge Beginning Friday, July 10

New Orleans – The City of New Orleans advises motorists that the southbound (interstate-bound) Crowder Boulevard Bridge over the Morrison Canal at Morrison Road will be closed beginning Friday, July 10, to facilitate necessary bridge repairs.

To maintain traffic through the corridor, all southbound traffic will be temporarily shifted onto the northbound Crowder Boulevard Bridge. The northbound bridge will operate with one lane of northbound traffic and one lane of southbound traffic across the bridge. After crossing the Morrison Canal, southbound traffic will be transitioned back onto the southbound side of Crowder Boulevard. (See map.)

June 22, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPDATE: Westbound Interstate 10 Lane Closure Rescheduled

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans advises motorists that the previously announced Interstate 10 Westbound lane closure, which was postponed due to Tropical Storm Arthur, has been rescheduled.

The closure will now take place on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During that time, the right lane on Interstate 10 Westbound between Ransom Street and the base of the High-Rise Bridge will be closed. The closure will also include Exit 240B to U.S. Highway 90 (Chef Menteur Highway) and the westbound Interstate 10 entrance ramp from U.S. Highway 90 (Chef Menteur Highway).

June 22, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Closure of Citrus Canal Bridge Eastbound on Morrison Road

NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans announced today that, starting Thursday, June 25, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will close the Citrus Canal Bridge eastbound on Morrison Road. This closure is necessary to accommodate bridge repairs as part of the Morrison Road Improvement Project. The closure will remain in effect until September 2026. 

During this time construction crews will perform approach slab replacements, guard rail replacement, bridge deck repairs and cross bracing replacement. 

June 17, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Prepares for Potential Weather Impacts

NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans is getting ready for inclement weather. Sandbags are available for distribution across the city today. Hours vary by location.

June 16, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: SINGLE LANE CLOSURE ON PALMETTO STREET AT CHERRY STREET

NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans announced that beginning Monday, June 15, 2026, Department of Public Works (DPW), in partnership with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and Barriere Construction, will begin utility work and roadway work as part of the BW Cooper, Gert Town, Dixon Group A & D infrastructure project. Traffic flow on north-bound Palmetto Street will shift from two lanes to one lane at the intersection of Cherry Street. During this period, residents are encouraged to utilize alternate travel routes when possible.

June 16, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Construction Roadway Closure on Annunciation St (Race St to Melpomene St)

NEW ORLEANS – Beginning on Monday, June 22, 2026, the City of New Orleans, Office of  Stormwater & Green Infrastructure’s  contractor, RNDG Infrastructure, LLC., will begin a temporary closure the 1300-1400 blocks of Annunciation St (CBD bound) from Race St to Melpomene St for approximately fourteen (14) weeks to accommodate underground utility installation as part of the DPS01 Watershed (Broadmoor HMGP) Drainage Upgrades and Green Infrastructure Project (Phase I) construction project. Public safety is our top priority; signage and traffic control measures will be onsite to direct drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.  All businesses in the area will remain open and accessible.

June 16, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPDATE: Westbound Interstate 10 Lane Closure Rescheduled

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans advises motorists that the previously announced Interstate 10 Westbound lane closure scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, has been rescheduled.

The closure will now take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During that time, the right lane on Interstate 10 Westbound between Ransom Street and the base of the High-Rise Bridge will be closed. The closure will also include the westbound Interstate 10 entrance ramp from U.S. Highway 90 (Chef Menteur Highway).

June 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: CLOSURE ON FILMORE AVENUE

NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans announced that beginning Monday, June 15, 2026, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor, CMG Pipelines, Inc., will temporarily close both lanes of Filmore Avenue from Canal Boulevard to Argonne Boulevard to excavate pits and prepare for sewer work on Filmore Avenue. During this period, residents are encouraged to utilize alternate travel routes when possible.

• Filmore Avenue (Canal Boulevard-Argonne Boulevard)
• The Filmore Avenue & Memphis Street intersection
• The Filmore Avenue & Marshal Foch Street intersection

June 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: SINGLE LANE CLOSURE ON PALMETTO STREET AT CHERRY STREET

The City of New Orleans announced that beginning Monday, June 15, 2026, Department of Public Works (DPW), in partnership with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and Barriere Construction, will begin utility work and roadway work as part of the BW Cooper, Gert Town, Dixon Group A & D infrastructure project. Traffic flow on north-bound Palmetto Street will shift from two lanes to one lane at the intersection of Cherry Street. During this period, residents are encouraged to utilize alternate travel routes when possible.

• Palmetto Street (Mistletoe Street - Cherry Street)

This work is part of the $16.6M BW Cooper, Gert Town, Dixon Group A and D joint infrastructure project between the Department of Public Works and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. Once complete, residents will experience improved drainage, repaired streets, curbs, and sidewalks, and the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps at intersections. The project is scheduled to be fully completed by Fall 2027, weather permitting. For more information about the project, visit nola.gov/dpwprojects and select BW Cooper, Gert Town, Dixon Group A and D from the list.

June 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Construction Roadway Closure on Annunciation St (Race St to Melpomene St)

NEW ORLEANS – Beginning on Monday, June 22, 2026, the City of New Orleans, Office of  Stormwater & Green Infrastructure’s  contractor, RNDG Infrastructure, LLC., will begin a temporary closure the 1300-1400 blocks of Annunciation St (CBD bound) from Race St to Melpomene St for approximately fourteen (14) weeks to accommodate underground utility installation as part of the DPS01 Watershed (Broadmoor HMGP) Drainage Upgrades and Green Infrastructure Project (Phase I) construction project. Public safety is our top priority; signage and traffic control measures will be onsite to direct drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.  All businesses in the area will remain open and accessible.

During this closure, traffic will be rerouted to Constance St or Tchoupitoulas St. Residents and businesses in this area have been notified of the closure via text message and notification canvass.