In an effort to enhance the resilience of its infrastructure, New Orleans will be shuttering parts of the French Quarter tomorrow, as announced by the city's Department of Public Works. The temporary closures will affect Iberville Street, from Royal Street to Chartres Street, and Exchange Place, from Canal Street to Bienville Street, from the early morning hours of 7 a.m. to the evening time of 5:30 p.m. This action forms part of the DPW773 Right of Way Improvement Project.
The selected streets will see heavy work, with crews tasked to probe deep into the city's subsurface using CCTV inspection technology, scrutinizing the integrity of the underground drainage lines and ensuring their readiness for the next phase of thoroughfare refashioning. Detour information provided by the City of New Orleans suggests that motorists navigate this interruption by rerouting from Iberville Street to Royal Street, then onto Canal Street. While pedestrian pathways along these corridors and adjacent parking options will remain as accessible as they've been, a clearly marked detour will be set to guide drivers.
A statement on the city's official website relays appreciation for the expected cooperation and patience from the public during this crucial maintenance period. The closure schedule depends on the weather, which can change quickly and unexpectedly in the Crescent City.
