Authorities in Louisiana Announce Re-Opening of Bourbon Street

Police and the FBI have announced that they will re-open Bourbon Street in New Orleans after the deadly New Year's morning attack.

15 people were killed when a man, who the FBI says was working alone, drove down the famed New Orleans street at a high rate of speed and hit several people there celebrating the new year.

The last body of those deceased was removed from Bourbon Street early Thursday morning.

With the city hosting the Sugar Bowl, several police agencies swept the French Quarter looking for explosive devices, and now that the area is deemed to be "clear," Bourbon Street is set to re-open Thursday afternoon.

Barriers were seen being placed along Bourbon Street before police allowed the public back into the area. Sadly, there were no barriers in place on New Year's Eve when the man behind the wheel of the truck went around a police unit before driving down Bourbon St. at 3:15 am.

We expect to hear more about safety measures and precautions as visitors to the city return to Bourbon Street. Any additional information will be shared here and on this station's mobile app.

Take a look at the physical barriers being placed near Bourbon Steet early Thursday morning.

Earlier today, Governor Jeff Landry visited the crime scene in New Orleans.

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