City of New Orleans Department of Public Works Reports On Success of Joint Infrastructure Program
NEW ORLEANS — On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, during the New Orleans City Council Public Works Committee meeting, Department of Public Works leadership reported on the current progress of the Joint Infrastructure Program (JIRR). Program highlights included the announcement of 62 roadway projects valued at $375M currently under construction since summer 2020.
“Getting these projects from design to construction underscores our commitment to responsibly getting this much needed work out to the public,” said Ramsey Green, Deputy CAO for infrastructure.
In addition to the projects under construction, there are currently 20 projects in the bid and award phase, valued at $200 million. There are also 30 projects in the final design stage, valued at $295 million.
The JIRR projects include work in every council district, including the recently awarded $11.9 million Black Pearl/East Carrollton Group A project and three projects in the Lower Ninth Ward totaling a $22.1 million investment. Over 15 projects have been completed within the program at an approximate cost of $80.2 million. This includes the recently completed $4.6 million Village De L'Est Group A project in New Orleans East.
“Moving these projects from start to a quality completion is the priority,” said Keith LaGrange, Director of the Department of Public Works.
For more about the JIRR program and projects in your neighborhood visit the RoadworkNOLA website at roadwork.nola.gov. You can also call 504.658.ROAD (7623) or email roadwork@nola.gov.
ABOUT ROADWORKNOLA
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) are working together to implement an unprecedented program to restore our damaged infrastructure. Using local and federal funds, the $2.3 billion program is the most comprehensive that our region has seen in a generation.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ROADWORKNOLA
- More than $2.3 billion worth of DPW/SWBNO work across the City
- Nearly 200 individual projects - every neighborhood will feel this positive impact
- Project schedules coordinated to minimize construction-related impacts
- Economic opportunity for the City’s small and disadvantaged businesses
- Proactive communications so that residents are well informed throughout the program
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