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Date: November 26, 2024

2024 Right of Way / Pavement Improvement Construction Update

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is actively performing construction across multiple projects citywide. Currently, seven major contracts are in progress.

• Central Business District (CBD) Right of Way Project
• Hotel Collapse Site Rehabilitation
• Central Business District & French Quarter Sidewalk Repairs
• Bourbon Street Bollard Assessment & Replacement Project
• Dowman Road / Lincoln Beach Project
• 2024 Central Business District (CBD) Right of Way Project
• 2024 French Quarter (FQ) Right of Way Project

Central Business District (CBD) Right of Way Project

Scope: Roadway removal and replacement, re-striping, sidewalk repairs, installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramps, and driveway apron repairs

Status:

• Poydras Street:  All major construction work is complete. Crews are addressing punch list items this week. Final sidewalk and curb repairs are ongoing and will conclude by the end of this week. All striping will be completed this week.
• Julia Street:  Concrete work was completed last week, and final roadway striping will be finished this week. At Julia Street and Rampart Street, Entergy is conducting electrical work to install a junction box. Once Entergy completes this task, crews will return to pour the remaining sidewalk sections and install ADA-compliant ramps.
• Girod Street: All major work is complete. Crews are addressing punch list items.

Please note that no work is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, or Friday, November 29, in observance of the holiday.

Hotel Collapse Site Rehabilitation

Scope: Waterline installation, drainage upgrades, pavement, and sidewalk restoration

Status:

• N. Rampart Street: Street restoration is underway. One lane is open to traffic.
• Iberville Street: Roadway restoration is ongoing.
• Canal and Burgundy Streets: Street restoration continues. Two waterline tie-ins are scheduled for this week. Residents in the affected areas may experience low water pressure during the work. The contractor has notified impacted residents of the temporary service disruption. See details below.

Tuesday, November 26: A waterline tie-in is scheduled that may impact Burgundy Street (from Canal Street to Iberville Street).

Wednesday, November 27: A waterline tie-in is planned that may impact Iberville Street (from Rampart Street to Dauphine Street) and on Rampart Street (from Canal Street to St. Louis Street)

Please note that no work is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, or Friday, November 29, in observance of the holiday.

Sidewalk Repairs

Scope: Repairing and upgrading concrete and specialty sidewalks (brick/stone) Status: Camp Street (Canal to Poydras): All work was completed last week, except for repairs at 221 Camp Street. Dumaine Street (Dauphine to N. Rampart): Work was completed last week. Dumaine Street (Dauphine to Royal): Repairs began this week and are progressing on schedule. 400 Governor Nicholls Street: Work started late last week and is set to be completed this week. Pirates Alley: Work is ongoing and expected to continue through November, weather permitting. Jackson Square: Repairs are scheduled to begin this week. Royal Street (Pere Antoine to Pirates Alley): Work is also set to begin this week. Please note that no work is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, or Friday, November 29, in observance of the holiday.

Bourbon Street Bollard Assessment & Replacement Project Scope:  Replacing old bollards with new removable stainless-steel bollards and sidewalk repairs at various locations on Bourbon Street between Canal and St. Ann Status:  Work began on Monday, November 18 and is expected to continue through January 2025.  Bollard removal and replacement is being performed in phases (sequences), with work occurring on both sides of each cross street without closing intersections to vehicular traffic. Each phase is expected to last a maximum of 3-4 weeks. Last week, work included the areas of 300 Bourbon St. and 750 Bourbon St. This week, crews will focus on foundation forming and concrete pouring in those areas. Please note that no work is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, or Friday, November 29, in observance of the holiday.

Dowman Road / Lincoln Beach Project    

Scope: Road resurfacing, striping, sidewalk repairs, and underground utility updates

Status:

• Dowman Rd. (Hayne Blvd. and Chef Menteur Hwy.):  Milling operations occurred on Downman Rd. last week. Paving operations are expected to begin December 2, with one lane remaining open to traffic. Sidewalk repairs are ongoing.
• Lincoln Beach Blvd. and Providence Pl.:  Milling operations were completed last week on both Lincoln Beach Blvd. and Providence Pl. Paving operations are set to commence this week.

• Project Timeline: The expected completion date for the Dowman Road / Lincoln Beach Project is February 2025.

Please note that no work is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, or Friday, November 29, in observance of the holiday.

2024 CBD Right of Way Project

Scope: Roadway resurfacing, re-striping, sidewalk repairs, installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramps, and driveway apron repairs

Locations:

• Old Poydras St (S. Broad - S. Galvez)
• Perdido St. (S. Galvez St. –  Claiborne Ave.)
• Perdido St. (Loyola Ave. – St. Charles Ave.)
• Gravier St. (LaSalle St. – Loyola Ave.)
• Union St. (S. Rampart St. – Carondelet St.)
• Natchez St. (Camp St – Tchoupitoulas St.)
• N. Maestri Pl. (St. Charles Ave. – Camp St.)
• S. Maestri Pl. (St. Charles Ave. – Camp St.)
• Girod St. (Loyola Ave. – Convention Center Blvd.)
• Howard Ave. (Loyola Ave. – Tivoli Circle)
• S. Prieur St. (Perdido St. – Tulane Ave.)
• Carondelet St. (Poydras St. – Canal St.)
• St. Charles Ave. (Poydras St. – Canal St.)
• S. Broad St. (Howard Ave.- Euphrosine St.)

Status:  The work schedule is as follows: In general, day work will occur Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night work will take place Sunday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

This week:

• Day work will involve track removal on Old Poydras St., concrete pouring operations on Howard Ave. and on Girod St., and ongoing work on Natchez St. and St. Charles Ave.
• No night work is scheduled for this week. (11/28 – 12/1)

Please note that no work is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, or Friday, November 29, in observance of the holiday.

2024 FQ Right of Way Project 

Scope: Roadway resurfacing, re-striping, sidewalk repairs, installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramps, and driveway apron repairs

Locations:

• Gov. Nicholls Street: 600 – 1000 blocks
• Ursulines Avenue: 500 – 1000 blocks
• St. Philip Street: 600 – 1000 blocks
• St. Ann Street: 600, 900 – 1000 blocks
• St. Louis Street: 1100 block
• Madison Street: 600 block
• St. Peter Street: 600 block
• Conti Street: 500 – 600 / 900 – 1100 blocks
• Clinton Street: 200 block
• Chartres Street: 100 – 600 / 800 – 1300 blocks
• Frenchmen Street: 400 – 600 blocks
• Burgundy Street: 2200 – 2500 blocks
• Decatur Street: 2200 – 2500 blocks

Status:  Construction is scheduled to begin on December 2 and is expected to continue through February 2025, weather permitting. In general, crews are working between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Signage and traffic control measures such as barrels and fencing will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians.

Please note that no work is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, or Friday, November 29, in observance of the holiday.

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City of New Orleans  
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