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Central Business District / French Quarter Improvements Construction Update
The Department of Public Works is currently performing construction in the Central Business District & French Quarter. The current focus and schedule are as follows:
- Poydras from S. Claiborne to S. Liberty
- Poydras from Convention Center to Loyola
- Julia and Howard Extensions
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Girod from Loyola to S. Liberty
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North Rampart, Iberville, Burgundy, and Canal Streets (as part of the Hotel Collapse Site)
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Central Business District and French Quarter Sidewalk Repairs
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Poydras (S. Claiborne to S. Liberty)
Scope: Roadway removal and replacement, re-striping, sidewalk repairs, installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramps, and driveway apron repairs
The work has been completed, and striping is now in progress.
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Poydras (S. Liberty to Convention Center Blvd.)
Scope: Patching, milling, and resurfacing the street, re-striping, sidewalk repairs, installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramps where needed, and driveway apron repairs
Street work has been completed, while sidewalk repairs are ongoing and expected to finish by November. In preparation for the upcoming Taylor Swift concert, any unfinished sidewalk work has been secured with temporary safety measures. Road striping is currently underway, with a new bike lane being added in both directions on Poydras St., between Loyola Ave. and Convention Center Blvd. Additionally, a river bound bike lane will be installed between S. Liberty and Loyola.
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Julia (Convention Center Blvd. to Loyola)
Scope: Roadway removal and replacement, re-striping, sidewalk repairs, installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramps, and driveway apron repairs
Crews have completed drainage upgrades at the intersection of Baronne and Julia Streets, and work continues on the remaining ADA-compliant ramps. Roadway patching is also in progress and is expected to be completed by next week.
Starting Monday, the traffic configuration will shift. The left lane, which is currently closed, will reopen, and the right lane will be closed for the week to allow for concrete roadway patches. Once this work is completed, the street will fully reopen. Remaining work includes final ADA improvements and street striping, with all work scheduled for completion by November.
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Scope: Patching, milling, and resurfacing the street, and various sidewalk repairs
All work is complete. The Union Passenger Terminal (UPT) will take care of the striping for the roadway at this location.
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Girod (Loyola to S. Liberty)
Scope: Patching, milling, and resurfacing the street, re-striping, and various sidewalk repairs
Street repairs are complete, and the street has reopened. Sidewalk repairs are ongoing, with remaining work including permanent striping. The overall project is expected to be finished by November, weather permitting.
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Scope: Waterline and drainage installation, along with pavement and sidewalk restoration at various locations
Waterline work on Iberville, Burgundy, Canal, and N. Rampart Streets is now complete, with the exception of the intersections. The Iberville/Burgundy intersection remains closed due to delays caused by underground utility conflicts. With the completion of valve repairs by the Sewerage and Water Board (SWB), the City is set to resume work at this intersection, with approximately three weeks of work remaining. The remaining tasks include tying in waterlines at the intersections and completing roadway restoration.
Last week, crews began restoring N. Rampart Street between Canal and Iberville. Starting Monday, Oct. 28, crews will continue street restoration adjacent to the RTA streetcar tracks, which will require a lakebound road closure. During this closure, vehicular traffic will be rerouted to Basin Street. Additionally, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will replace streetcar service on the 46-Rampart-Loyola line during this time.
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Sidewalk repairs began in late August in the Central Business District (CBD) / French Quarter (FQ), aiming to enhance safety and accessibility by addressing both concrete and specialty sidewalks (brick and/or stone). Crews are working at multiple locations within the project areas, with additional construction storage and equipment staged in the parking lanes. Residents may experience limited parking availability due to this equipment, along with some noise and dust associated with the construction activities. To minimize disruptions, safety cones will be placed around the work sites, and temporary access will be arranged for businesses.
CBD Sidewalk Repairs:
Concrete:
- Magazine St. from Canal to Poydras: All work is complete.
- Tchoupitoulas St. from Canal to Poydras: All work is complete.
- Camp St. from Canal to Poydras: Ongoing repairs will continue through November. Delays occurred due to a water leak on Camp Street.
- Peters St. from Canal to Poydras: All work is complete.
- O'Keefe St. from Canal to Poydras: Work is ongoing and is expected to be completed by November.
Specialty (brick and/or stone):
- Gaienne, S. Peters, and John Churchill Chase Streets surrounding La Heritage Park: Work on S. Peters and John Churchill Chase Streets, including S. Peters at Heritage Park, is now complete. Work on Gaienne Street is ongoing but has experienced delays due to utility conflicts with Entergy. Now that these conflicts have been resolved, the City resumed work this week. The remaining work in this area is expected to be finished by November.
FQ Sidewalk Repairs:
Concrete:
- Dumaine St. from Decatur to N. Rampart: One side of the street is complete. Crews began the other side with an expected completion by November.
- 400 Governor Nicholls St.: Next project location scheduled for repairs.
Specialty (brick and/or stone):
- Pere Antoine and Pirates Alley from Royal to Chartres and Royal behind St Louis Cathedral from Pirates Alley to Pere Antoine: Pere Antoine and the work on Chartres near St. Ann are complete. Crews continue work on Pirates Alley, with work anticipated to continue through the end of November, weather permitting.
- Staging Area: St. Peter, Chartres, and St. Ann Streets surrounding Jackson Square
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Department of Public Works
City of New Orleans
1300 Perdido Street | 6W03
New Orleans, LA 70112
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