Today, the owner of the 1031 Canal project joins many others in remembering those who were victims of the tragedy which occurred two years ago, as well as remaining mindful of their families. The developers released a statement Tuesday morning on the two-year anniversary of the collapse: Repairs to nearby buildings, streetcar service, roads, and sidewalks are underway - stalled repeatedly by equipment issues, a global pandemic, and inclement weather. Investigations are pending calls for criminal charges are still hanging litigation is still working its way through the courts.

Rampart Street, which separates the site from the iconic Saenger Theatre, are still closed.Īn investigation into the missteps that led to the deadly collapse has prompted new city rules, but criminal charges have yet to be filed against developers, engineers, or inspectors who signed off on city inspections, despite GPS data showing their vehicles were never at the site on the dates in question. A barren lot fenced with chain-link is all that remains. The last of the rubble was cleared from the historic French Quarter only in April. The building is now gone, demolished in January of 2021. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - It’s been two years since the Hard Rock Hotel collapsed in New Orleans, and progress cleaning up and holding those responsible for the tragedy has been slow.

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