French Quarter Infrastructure Improvements Project (FQIIP)

Project Overview

The City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works, Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans and project partners including Entergy Electric, Entergy Gas, Cox Communications and AT&T have completed Phase I of a multi-million dollar reconstruction project on Bourbon St. between Canal and St. Louis streets (100 - 400 blocks), which resulted in enhanced public safety, fewer water service outages, better drainage, a better sewer system, enhanced reliability and improved quality of life.

The Phase II full reconstruction of Bourbon Street from St. Louis to Dumaine Street (500 - 800 blocks) began in September 2018. All businesses along this corridor remain open and accessible throughout construction. Click here to learn more about Phase 2.

Designer: Mott MacDonald LLC
Contractor: Hard Rock Construction, LLC
Timeline: 9/17/2018 - 6/2019
Cost: ~ $9.5M

Questions about the Program may be directed via e-mail to roadwork@nola.gov or to our RoadWorkNOLA hotline 504.658.ROAD.

PROJECT PHOTOS

Phase I - completed photo by David Mora

updates on Construction

PHASE II -

PHASE I

All Status Updates

project documents

Top 5 Lessons Learned (Phase I)
French Quarter Safety & Security Traffic Study (Full Report)
French Quarter Safety & Security Traffic Study (Executive Summary)
French Quarter Infrastructure Improvement Project (FQIIP) Factsheet
FQIIP Curbside Use and Garbage Corrals Factsheet
Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Requirements Factsheet
Bourbon St. Repairs – Planning Meeting Presentation (March 31, 2017)
French Quarter Traffic Study Presentation (April 4, 2017)
French Quarter Infrastructure Improvement Project – Public Meeting Presentation (April 18, 2017)
French Quarter Safety & Security Traffic Study – Public Meeting Presentation (June 28, 2017)
French Quarter Safety & Security Traffic Study (Full Report)
French Quarter Safety & Security Traffic Study (Executive Summary)
French Quarter Infrastructure Improvement Project - Phase I Factsheet (January 29, 2018)
French Quarter Infrastructure Improvement Project Bollards Factsheet (March 2018)
Bourbon Street Revitilization Phase 2 Factsheet (August 2018)
Bourbon Street Revitalization Phase 2 Pre-Construction Public Meeting Presentation (August 28, 2018)
Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Requirements Factsheet - Bourbon Street Revitalization Phase 2