Giant Pipes Drop Under Causeway as Metairie Fights Back Against Flood Chaos
Crews installed 72‑inch storm pipes under North Causeway Boulevard in Metairie as part of a roughly $9.85 million drainage upgrade. The work aims to reduce recurring street flooding in the corridor.
Deadly Lafitte Greenway Crash Sparks N.O. Showdown Over Street Safety
A bicyclist was killed crossing North Claiborne, and the city has moved to approve a Safe Streets plan while riders plan a Friday demonstration. Advocates say quick engineering fixes are overdue.
St. Tammany’s $53 Million Road Fix Blitz Aims To Unclog North Shore In 2026
The adopted 2026 budget commits more than $53 million to roads, bridges and drainage across St. Tammany Parish, plus a rural broadband push. The bulk of the funding comes from Sales Tax District 3.
Moreno Vows War on Potholes, Targets 1,500 Fixes a Week
Mayor Helena Moreno says DPW crews will be retooled to prioritize potholes, with an aim of filling roughly 1,500 holes a week while sidewalks, lights and repaving get attention. Funding and new in‑house crews are part of the plan.
Mardi Gras Indians Take Over Downtown, Cops Warn Drivers To Steer Clear
NOPD has warned of downtown street closures this afternoon for the Mardi Gras Indians' Downtown Super Sunday procession; expect detours along Orleans Avenue and nearby blocks.
New Orleans East Fed Up as Dark Streets Turn Simple Errands Into Close Calls
Residents in New Orleans East say missing sidewalks and broken streetlights make everyday trips dangerous. The city has begun a scaled-back design after losing major federal funding.
Chalmette Ferry Lifeline Cut Off After Bridge Fails Inspection
The Lower Algiers–Chalmette ferry is out of service after a state inspection flagged problems with the Chalmette ferry bridge. RTA says there's no timeline for reopening and riders should plan alternate routes.
Crews Rip Up Willow Street To Tame 30-Inch Water Main
Sections of 30-inch pipe and heavy equipment arrived on Willow Street on March 13 as crews worked to shore up a threatened Uptown water main. Residents and council members pressed for faster, clearer fixes.
Jefferson Parish Digs In On $2.3 Billion Rescue For Aging Water And Sewers
Jefferson Parish is four years into a 20-year, $2.3 billion push to replace aging water and sewer pipes and upgrade treatment plants. Work on lift stations, meters and clarifiers is already underway.












