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 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.
French Quarter designated as ‘enhanced security zone’ for Super Bowl
Heightened security restrictions will be in effect for the busiest section of the French Quarter starting next Wednesday through at least the day after Super Bowl LIX is played, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Wednesday.
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.
French Quarter to have enhanced security checkpoints for Super Bowl LIX
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - The French Quarter will have enhanced security checkpoints for the upcoming Super Bowl LIX. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry made the announcement Wednesday (Jan. 29) in Baton Rouge, with New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell standing next to him at the headquarters of the Louisiana Department of Homeland Security.
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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More Bourbon Street truck attack victims sue New Orleans
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Will New Orleans be safe for Super Bowl? Governor Jeff Landry takes emergency action
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