NEW ORLEANS — City of New Orleans announces a street closure beginning Monday, March 24, 2025. The City's Stormwater and Green Infrastructure construction contractor, RNGD Construction, LLC, will temporarily close the 2400 block of Third Street to install a drainage box culvert connecting to the newly installed retention system in the A. L. Davis Park to the existing drainage system. This closure is expected to remain in effect for 30 days and will reopen approximately on April 18. Detoured traffic will be rerouted up Freret Street to Washington Avenue.
Public safety is our top priority therefore, signage and traffic control measures, such as barricades and signs, will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians. Motorists are advised to use caution during this time as road closures and detours will be in effect.
This is a $39.6 million DPW547A - DPS01 Watershed (Broadmoor HMGP) Drainage Upgrades and Green Infrastructure Project Phase I with the City of New Orleans’ Department of Stormwater and Green Infrastructure, in conjunction with the Department of Public Works and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. Click here to view the Factsheet with more information about Phase 1 of this project. The scope of work varies by block but includes repairing sewage, water, and drainage line; rebuilding the street entirely; and repairing sidewalks and curbs. In general, the contractor works from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The entire project is scheduled to be complete by Fall of 2025, weather permitting.
Please visit www.roadwork.nola.gov for more information. Questions about this project or RoadworkNOLA should be directed to 504.658.7623 or ose@nola.gov. To better serve our residents with more timely communication, The Office of Strategic Engagement and Special Projects is in the process of building our distribution list to provide important construction updates through text messaging. To sign up, text ROADWORK to 77295 or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts to create a profile and select the “roadwork” alert list.
Since May 2018, DPW has completed 222 projects with an estimated value of $1.2 billion. Today, 36 roadwork projects are under construction with an estimated value of nearly $498 million.
MISSION OF THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT & SPECIAL PROJECTS (OSE)
"The Office of Strategic Engagement and Special Projects is committed to being a comforting and supportive presence for the residents of New Orleans as we navigate the complexities of Special Infrastructure Projects together. Our mission is to ensure transparency at every step, providing clear and consistent communication that reassures and empowers our community. We prioritize building strong, trusting relationships with residents by actively listening to their concerns and addressing their needs. We strive to make every resident feel confident and informed about the progress and impact of these vital projects, through educational resources and effective communication. Our goal is to create a collaborative environment where the voices of New Orleans residents are heard and respected, as we work hand-in-hand to enhance our city’s infrastructure for the betterment of all."
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE JOINT INFRASTRUCTURE RECOVERY & RESILIENCE (JIRR) PROGRAM
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, this is the most comprehensive that our region has seen in a generation.
- More than $2.3 billion worth of DPW / SWBNO work across the City
- Nearly 200 individual projects -- every neighborhood will feel this positive impact.
- Economic opportunity for the City’s small and disadvantaged businesses
- Proactive communications so that residents are well informed throughout the program
To learn more about construction happening in other locations as a part of this project, please visit the project page here: https://nola.gov/next/stormwater-green-infrastructure/topics/projects/broadmoor-dps01/
