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Broad Street Pedestrian Safety Project

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Overview: The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works is working 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. Pedestrian safety and accessibility improvements are planned for a portion of Broad Street between Tulane Avenue and the Lafitte Greenway. The new pedestrian safety improvements are funded 100% through the federal Safe Routes to Public Places Program (SRTPPP).   

Project Details:  

· 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 

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, contat our Communications Department at 504-658-4945 or email at communications@nola.gov
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Project Updates

Progress: Crews have successfully completed all sidewalk work, ADA curb ramps, as well as milling and overlaying along the corridor. Installation of pedestrian signals is now underway, including a pedestrian hybrid beacon at the Lafitte Greenway to enhance safety and accessibility. Pending final decisions from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the project timeline has been extended. We now anticipate full completion by the end of August.

NO Sidewalk Parking: The Department of Public Works would like to remind residents and business owners to refrain from parking on the sidewalk's, parking enforcement has been notified, and enforcement has begun.  

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