Heightened security restrictions will be in effect for the busiest section of the French Quarter starting next week.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced Wednesday that an “enhanced security zone” will be established around the first eight blocks of Bourbon Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter.

Jeff Landry said the state will establish checkpoints surrounding the French Quarter in New Orleans during Super Bowl week to enhance safety with the wounds of the deadly New Year's morning terrorist attack on Bourbon Street still fresh.

Check points, bag screenings and heavy equipment are all parts of Super Bowl security plan in the wake of the Bourbon Street terror attack

As crews installed temporary barriers in the French Quarter ahead of the Super Bowl, one month after a Texas man plowed past the defenses on the city's most famous street

Ice chests and backpack coolers will not be allowed inside the zone. People are also discouraged from bringing standard backpacks, large purses, suitcases, fanny packs, large shopping bags and camera bags into the area. Any bags larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches – roughly the size of a clutch purse – will be subject to search, Landry said.

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Fans in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX will likely notice heavier security presence as the NFL stepped up efforts for increased visibility in the city after the Jan. 1 attack, chief security officer Cathy Lanier said.

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.

Any bag or container that is larger than four and a half inches by six and a half inches, roughly the size of a lady's clutch pocketbook, will be subject to search. You may refuse the search but if you do, you will be denied entrance into the security zone.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - The French Quarter will have enhanced security checkpoints for the upcoming Super Bowl LIX. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry made the announcement Wednesday (Jan. 29) in Baton Rouge, with New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell standing next to him at the headquarters of the Louisiana Department of Homeland Security.