In anticipation of large crowds this weekend for the French Quarter Fest, the New Orleans Police Department will restrict traffic to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
Additional intermittent street closures might be required as crowd size warrants.
From 4:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, public safety officials will screen vehicles entering the French Quarter within the perimeter of Iberville, Decatur, Dumaine and Rampart streets. Only residents, employees, hotel guests and taxis or ride hailing services will be allowed to drive vehicles into the French Quarter.
Additionally, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, select streets and intersections adjacent to the Quarter will be closed to traffic.
