The Department of Public Works has contracted a construction contractor to perform infrastructure repairs in the French Quarter area as part of the DPW773 French Quarter Right of Way (FQ ROW) Improvements. Construction began in December 2024 and is scheduled to continue through February 2025, weather permitting. The project includes roadway patching, milling and overlay work, sidewalk repairs and curb work at various locations.

Project Locations:

• Gov. Nicholls Street: 600 – 1000 blocks
• Ursulines Avenue: 500 – 1000 blocks
• St. Philip Street: 600 – 1000 blocks
• St. Ann Street: 600, 900 – 1000 blocks
• St. Louis Street: 1100 block
• Madison Street: 600 block
• St. Peter Street: 600 block
• Conti Street: 500 – 600 / 900 – 1100 blocks
• Clinton Street: 200 block
• Chartres Street: 100 – 600 / 800 – 1300 blocks
• Frenchmen Street: 400 – 600 blocks
• Burgundy Street: 2200 – 2500 blocks
• Decatur Street: 2200 – 2500 blocks
• Royal Street: 2800 – 4300 blocks

 

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works will manage the project during construction. The typical working hours are 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend work will occur as needed. 

Safety is our top priority; during construction, traffic control will be implemented and "No Parking/Tow Away Zone" signs will be posted in active work areas. Local access for residents, deliveries and emergency services will be provided at all times during work hours.  Signage and traffic control measures such as barrels and fencing will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians.

Please note: Construction schedules, dates, and durations are subject to change due to rain, equipment breakdown, unforeseen field conditions, existing utility conflicts, or crew availability.

QUESTIONS: If you have questions about the project, please contact the Department of Public Works at 504-658-8000 or email us at dpwimprovementprojects2024@nola.gov.

Project Updates

Traffic Advisories

• Traffic Advisory: Temporary Street Closures to Begin in French Quarter |  December 9, 2024
• Traffic Advisory: City of New Orleans Announces Next Phase of Infrastructure Improvements  |  August 27, 2024

Construction Updates

• Update: Dept. of Public Works Construction Update: January 8, 2025
• Update: Dept. of Public Works Construction Update: December 19, 2024
• Update: Dept. of Public Works Construction Update: December 10, 2024
• Update: Dept. of Public Works Construction Update: November 26, 2024


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