Hard Rock Construction, LLC and Boh Bros. Construction, LLC are currently working in the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of Bourbon St. These blocks are closed to traffic while under construction.
Due to significant rain delays, unforeseen site conditions and budget, the City has determined that it will take a phased approach to complete the project.
Phase 1, which is under way and includes fully reconstructing the 100 – 400 blocks of Bourbon Street and installing safety bollards, will be completed by December 2017 under the Department of Public Works’ maintenance contract.
Phase 2, which includes fully reconstructing the 500 – 800 blocks of Bourbon Street, will be designed, bid and awarded through a separate contract with the goal of starting in May 2018. The plan for bollard installation in the 400-800 blocks has not yet been finalized; until that time, NOPD barricades will be used during major events.
Phase 1 - Current Status
A full closure began on the 100 block of Bourbon Street on April 24, 2017, followed by the 300 block on May 15, 2017 and the 200 block on July 5, 2017. A full closure of the 400 block is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 7, 2017.
- 100 Block - The 100 block re-opened to pedestrian traffic in August and is scheduled to re-open to vehicular traffic when fully completed on or around September 15.
- 200 Block - Weather permitting, the 200 block will be fully completed mid-November.
- 300 Block - Weather permitting, the 300 block will be fully completed mid-October.
- 400 Block - Weather permitting, the 400 block will re-open to pedestrian and to vehicular traffic in December 2017.
Streetlights – Current Status
To deter crime and improve the performance of the camera surveillance system, the City is enhancing the lighting on Bourbon Street and throughout the French Quarter as part of the FQIIP.
- 12 new, additional light poles are being installed around the perimeter of Jackson Square by the end of August 2017.
- 150 streetlights on Iberville, Decatur/N. Peters, Bourbon, and Royal streets have been converted to LEDs.
- An additional 750 LEDs are on order to convert the remaining streetlights in the French Quarter to LEDs by the end of September 2017.
Sidewalks – Current Status
The City is upgrading the sidewalks along the 800-1300 blocks of Decatur Street to be smooth, continuous, and accessible as part of the FQIIP. Crews are currently performing work on the 1100 block of Decatur Street. The overall project is approximately 70 percent complete and is anticipated to be wrapped up in September 2017, weather permitting.
The project is being closely coordinated with a number of stakeholders including the Sewerage and Water Board, Entergy Electric, Entergy Gas and AT&T.
Residents and business owners in the French Quarter can expect to be kept updated on construction status via weekly e-mail updates and also in person bi-weekly meetings the first and third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. To be added to the project contact list, write roadwork@nola.gov. View the project webpage here.
The City is working with Stay Local and other partners to support local French Quarter businesses during construction. Learn more about businesses offering Hard Hat lunches and specials here.