The City of New Orleans today announced a moratorium on construction and utility work to go into effect beginning Dec. 1, throughout the 2025 Mardi Gras season.
During this period, contractors are strongly encouraged to complet
e any construction or utility projects by Nov. 30 or halt all construction and utility work until after Marid Gras, Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025, to avoid conflicts with the moratorium.
This moratorium is essential to ensure minimal disruptions during the holiday, Superbowl, and the 2025 Mardi Gras season, keeping streets and sidewalks clear for residents and visitors.
To learn more, contact the Department of Safety and Permits at 504.658.7200 or via email at safetypermits@nola.gov.
To better serve residents with more timely communication, the Office of Strategic Engagement & Special Projects is building a distribution list to provide important infrastructure updates.
Text “ROADWORK” to 77295 to sign up for updates or visit ready.nola.gov/alerts to create a profile and select the “roadwork” alert list.