New Orleans, LA – On Friday, March 19th, the President of the Board of Commissioners for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (FPA-East), Herbert Miller, appointed Kelli Chandler as the incoming Regional Director. Chandler is a Certified Public Accountant who has served as the Regional Finance Director for FPA-East since October of 2016 and was [...]
New Orleans, LA – The Flood Protection Authority-East (FPA) is set to begin work on a number of safety improvements to Lakeshore Drive. The new features include pouring new asphalt, creating a raised median with turn lanes, adding a two-way bike lane, and enhancing pedestrian crossings along the western end of Lakeshore Drive. Chief Administrative [...]
New Orleans, LA – Orleans Levee District (OLD) police officers rescued an 18-year-old man after he lost control of his vehicle and plunged into Lake Pontchartrain. Thursday, shortly after 7:00 PM an OLD officer observed the car traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Franklin Ave . READ MORE SPANISH TRANSLATION: LEER MÁS
New Orleans, LA – Lakeshore Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic between Seabrook and Canal Boulevard from Friday, September 25th at 6:00 PM through Monday, September 28th at 5:00 AM. The roadway will be open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Lakefront residents will be allowed to pass as needed for access to their homes, and [...]
New Orleans, LA – Lakeshore Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic between Seabrook and Canal Boulevard from Friday, September 18th at 6:00 PM through Monday, September 21st at 5:00 AM. The roadway will be open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Lakefront residents will be allowed to pass as needed for access to their homes, and [...]
New Orleans, LA – Hurricane Sally continues to track eastward, but the effects of the storm are still very present in our area. We will continue to keep Lakeshore Drive closed as the roadway has become inundated with water. Due to safety concerns we ask the public to please avoid this area until the water [...]
New Orleans, LA – In preparation of Tropical Storm Sally, the Flood Protection Authority East (FPA-East) is set to close several gates within the flood protection system. Beginning at 6:00AM Sunday, we began closing several flood gates within the region and currently, a total of 84 gates are set to be closed by Monday evening. [...]
New Orleans, LA – Lakeshore Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic between Seabrook and Canal Boulevard from Friday, September 11th at 6:00 PM through Monday, September 14th at 5:00 AM. The roadway will be open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Lakefront residents will be allowed to pass as needed for access to their homes, and [...]
New Orleans, LA – Lakeshore Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic between Seabrook and Shelter #1 from Friday, August 4th at 6:00 PM through Tuesday, August 8th at 5:00 AM. The extended closure day is for Labor Day. During this time, the roadway will be open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Lakefront residents will be [...]
New Orleans, LA – Lakeshore Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic between Seabrook and Canal Boulevard from Friday, August 28th at 6:00 PM through Monday, August 31st at 5:00 AM. The roadway will be open to pedestrians and bicyclists. Lakefront residents will be allowed to pass as needed for access to their homes, and [...]
