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.
