RoadworkNOLA September Newsletter

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Capital Improvement Program Newsletter - September 2018 

Message from the Mayor

Mayor

We are making significant headway in fixing our infrastructure. Combining local and federal dollars, our $2.3 billion Capital Improvement Project is the most comprehensive infrastructure revamp our region has seen in decades. The City is giving new projects the go-ahead and working to keep current projects on-schedule so that we can swiftly improve our roads.

I would like to highlight RoadworkNOLA successes across the city that you will read about in this newsletter:

District A: The Magnolia Bridge Rehabilitation Project is now 50 percent complete. The Magnolia Bridge, one of the first bridges to provide access over Bayou St. John, is often used for weddings and other special events.

District B: Improvements on Broad Street are set to begin this month. They include repairing damaged catch basins, adding roadway striping and a protected bike lane on the overpass, and adding crosswalk striping.

District C: Phase 2 of the French Quarter Infrastructure Improvement Project began this month. The project team has incorporated lessons learned from Phase 1 of the project into the framework for an entirely new Phase 2 approach. Complete reconstruction of the roadway and sidewalks on Bourbon Street, from St. Louis to Dumaine streets, is underway. This project represents the first time that utilities on Bourbon Street have been replaced in more than 100 years.

District D: The Gentilly Terrace Group A Project is now 93 percent complete. Last month, crews successfully completed patching and milling on schedule, allowing time for additional scopes to be considered on several blocks.

District E: The Michoud Boulevard Reconstruction Project is now 70 percent complete. The lake-bound lane of Michoud Boulevard between Chef Menteur Highway and Dwyer Road is complete and open to traffic. The south-bound lane between Chef Menteur Highway and Lourdes Street is also complete.  

Repairing and strengthening our infrastructure is a priority because it will enable our city to grow economically and become more resilient. We are working hard to make New Orleans a better home for future generations.

Sincerely,

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LaToya Cantrell,
Mayor City of New Orleans

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What to Expect During Construction

Construction Impacts:

  • Additional construction equipment
  • Limited parking availability
  • Temporary lane / road closures
  • Sounds 
  • Dust

Efforts to Minimize Impacts:

    • Construction signage placed around the sites. 
    • Any temporary closures will be communicated in advance.
    • Any changes to garbage and U.S. Postal services will be communicated in advance. 
    • Residents will be informed throughout construction.
    Road Construction Toolkit

     

    While road construction can be hard on small businesses, the maintenance and repairs can be good for your company in the end. With this positive outcome in mind, we've created this guide to road construction. Click here to download our Road Construction Toolkit.
    JOBS


    Jobs at the City are divided into unclassified and classified service. Most jobs are classified positions. For a full list of employment opportunities visit the City of New Orleans job portal or click here to learn more about how to get a job with the City of New Orleans.                  
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    As part of the Capital Improvement Program, Sewerage & Water Board may be replacing lead services between the water main and meters, which may cause temporary elevations in lead levels. If you are notified that a lead service from the water main will be replaced, click here for next steps.

    Clean Up NOLA: Adopt-A-Catch Basin: Cleaning Days 2018 

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    In an effort to engage residents in the Clean Up NOLA initiative, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office will host a City-wide Catch Basin Cleaning Training followed by a series of Catch Basin Cleaning Days in each Council District.

    The City-wide Training will be held on Saturday, September 29th from 9AM -11 AM at Phyllis Wheatley Community School - 2300 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. 

    Please register below to attend. 

     

    Information on Catch Basin Cleaning

    The Department of Public Works’ maintenance department is responsible for cleaning and clearing catch basins of debris. There are 68,092 catch basins in the City. Each year the City budgets resources to clean approximately 3,500 catch basins. 

    Residents can help keep catch basins clear of debris by disposing of leaves and other yard waste properly. Proper yard waste disposal includes placing leaves, sticks and twigs in garbage bags, tying the garbage bag closed, placing the garbage bags in City-issued receptacles, and closing the lid of the garbage can.

    Register to attend the Adopt-A-Catch Basin Citywide Event on Saturday, September 29th here.

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