Heightened security restrictions will be in effect for the busiest section of the French Quarter starting next Wednesday through at least the day after Super Bowl LIX is played, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Wednesday.

Super Bowl host New Orleans is no stranger to thousands of out-of-town revelers descending upon the city, and authorities there did not balk when asked if they would be greasing their poles. They pointed out that an annual pole-greasing party hosted by a hotel in the French Quarter is how the city kicks off Mardi Gras.

Gov. Jeff Landry announced two enhanced security zones will be in effect around Bourbon Street and the Caesars Superdome throughout Super Bowl weekend.

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.

Police in New Orleans are increasing security measures as the city gears up to host the upcoming Super Bowl nearly a month after a deadly New Year’s Day terror attack. In a release Tuesday, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) said it would be ramping up law enforcement activity in the French Quarter and