NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners has officially awarded a $9.5 million contract to CDW Services, LLC to renovate the historic Algiers Ferry Terminal and the adjacent Ferry Maintenance Building.

This investment will modernize one of the city’s most iconic transit gateways, improving both the rider experience and the long-term resiliency of the system. Planned improvements include:

• Removal of the outdated pedestrian bridge.
• Upgrades to the main passenger access rampfor smoother boarding. 
• Redesigned circulation, landscaping, and stormwater management for a safer, more resilient terminal. 
• Interior renovations to enhance community use and provide modern office space for RTA staff.
• Critical repairs to the Ferry Maintenance Building, including waterproofing, HVAC replacement, and other deferred maintenance needs.

Construction is expected to begin later this year, with the Algiers Ferry Terminal completed by September 2026 and the Ferry Maintenance Building finished by November 2026.  

“This is an exciting moment for our riders, our neighbors in Algiers, and the entire region,” said Lona Edwards Hankins, RTA Chief Executive Officer. “These upgrades will ensure the Algiers Terminal is safer, more accessible, and more welcoming for the next generation. We are grateful to our federal, state, and local partners for their support, and we look forward to delivering a facility our community can be proud of.” 

The Algiers Ferry Terminal renovation is part of RTA’s Strategic Mobility Plan to modernize infrastructure, improve safety, and strengthen neighborhood connections. For more information on this project and other capital improvements, visit www.norta.com/capitalprojects.

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The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana which is operated by an independent Board of Commissioners that serves Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes. The agency operates car and passenger ferries, fixed-route buses, Paratransit services, and streetcars.