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Broad Street | Read Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Project

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Overview: The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works worked in tandem with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) to improve pedestrian safety and expand accessibility for people traveling along and across Broad Street (Tulane Ave to Lafitte Greenway) and Read Blvd (N I-10 Service Road). The new safety improvements were funded 100% through the federal Safe Routes to Public Places Program (SRTPPP). 

Project Details: (Broad Street) 

  • Four improved intersection signals with ADA-accessible pedestrian countdown signals at Tulane Avenue, Banks Street, Canal Street, and Bienville Avenue 
  • New Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) signal at Lafitte Greenway to replace the existing Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system 
  • Full roadway resurfacing between Tulane Avenue and Bienville Avenue 
  • Comprehensive ADA-accessible sidewalk repairs between Tulane Avenue and Bienville Avenue 
  • Installation of improved Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps at intersections 
  • Improved ADA-accessible bus stops 

Project Details: (Read Boulevard) 

  • 10ft wide asphalt shared walk & bicycle path on Read Boulevard connecting users between the North and South I-10 Service Roads in both directions
  • New accessible pedestrian signals at 4 intersections
  • New high visibility crosswalks at 4 intersections
  • New pedestrian crossing warning signage
  • New accessible curb ramps

Questions: 

  • If you have any questions about the project, please contact Andrew Logan at 504-905-1561 or email at andrew.logan@nola.gov
  • For media inquiries, contact our Communications Department at 504-658-4945 or email at communications@nola.gov
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Project Updates

 Construction Updates: Through out the construction process the Safety and Mobility Team provided updates on a consistent basis. This created a clear line of communications between the residents and buisness owners and the City of New Orleans. Click below to see past construction updates. 

January 2025 - May 2025 Updates

June 2025 - November 2025 Updates

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