The New Orleans Police Department met with French Quarter businesses on Wednesday to find out what they think about possible restrictions. A major one would be making Bourbon Street strictly walkable.
Even before the tragic death of an 18-year-old Temple student this week, the New Orleans police department issued a warning to traveling Eagles fans ahead of the Super Bowl. Apparently the French Quarter poles are very old and they’ll topple over if you try to climb them.
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.
The New Orleans Police Department might want to rethink its approach to Super Bowl preparations because their message to Eagles fans feels like an open
Defunct and missing vehicle barriers were among the security gaps known to officials in New Orleans before the New Year's Day terrorist attack.
Gov. Jeff Landry announced two enhanced security zones will be in effect around Bourbon Street and the Caesars Superdome throughout Super Bowl weekend.