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.

A congressional delegation will visit New Orleans on Friday to inspect security ahead of the Feb. 9 Super Bowl following a New Year's Day attack in the city that killed 14 people and injured scores more,

The preparations for the big game have taken on an additional importance after the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street.