NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The City of New Orleans has announced two street closures due to safety concerns involving a deteriorating building. On Friday, Nov. 22, City officials announced that Howard Avenue from Rampart to Loyola and the right lane of Loyola Avenue from Howard to Julia will be closed until further notice. New Orleans airport officials share holiday season travel tips City officials said the closure comes as a safety precaution due to the "deteriorating condition of an adjacent building." Drivers are being asked to use O'Keefe Avenue while the closure is in effect. According to the city, "The closure will remain in effect until further notice is provided by the building owner regarding necessary repairs." Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Community pushes forward to help Slidell woman build new home Bishop T.D. Jakes experiences 'health incident' during Sunday service Christmas in the Park to return to Lafreniere Park for 2024 holiday season What's behind the doors of this Missouri cave? A former roller rink, concert stage and more Earth bids farewell to its temporary 'mini moon': What it was, and where it's going