New Orleans fortifies French Quarter with security barriers

French Quarter poles are ‘quite old,’ New Orleans police say ahead of the Super Bowl. Don’t topple them.
Super Bowl host New Orleans is no stranger to thousands of out-of-town revelers descending upon the city and authorities there did not balk when asked if they’d be greasing their poles. They pointed out that an annual pole-greasing party hosted by a hotel in the French Quarter is how the city kicks off Mardi Gras.
For Super Bowl in New Orleans, bag searches, no coolers in French Quarter after vehicle attack
Gov. Jeff Landry announced two enhanced security zones will be in effect around Bourbon Street and the Caesars Superdome throughout Super Bowl weekend.
New Orleans French Quarter will have security zone for Super Bowl
People can expect to see more security in parts of New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order Wednesday amending the State of Emergency issued on New Year’s Day after the terror attack on Bourbon Street.
New Orleans fortifies French Quarter with security barriers ahead of Super Bowl
On Monday, crews installed the barriers on side streets in the quarter between St. Ann and Iberville. They are located one block off Bourbon in both directions.
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The Super Bowl has been tapped as an excuse to catch up on years' worth of overdue infrastructure improvements in downtown New Orleans, but it's also kickstarting new projects that can make living here day-to-day a bit easier,
New Orleans is ramping up to Super Bowl week
NFL officials arrive in town today to begin the preparations for a week full of events leading up to Super Bowl 59. “We love New Orleans,” said NFL Senior Director of Events Nicki Ewell. “There’s so much amazing things to
New Super Bowl Security Measures: French Quarter checkpoints, bag Searches Announced
The new security enhancements include the establishment of a French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone (FQESZ), where heightened security protocols will be enforced. The Louisiana State Police will develop and publish official boundaries for the FQESZ, ensuring public awareness of restricted areas ahead of the Super Bowl.
New Orleans unveils murals, public art for Super Bowl
As we count down to Super Bowl LIX and New Orleans construction crews wrap up new roadways and sidewalks, artists are also finishing a number of projects that'll showcase more of the city's uniqueness.
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New Orleans officials were aware of the dangers of a truck attack but did not plan accordingly, a new lawsuit says
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NOPD meets with French Quarter businesses to discuss Bourbon Street security
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Snow begins to blanket New Orleans, from the French Quarter to the northshore
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