NEW ORLEANS — Beginning Monday, April 21, the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works contractor, RNGD Construction LLC, will temporarily close the 5700–6000 blocks of Cameron Boulevard to begin mill and overlay work as part of ongoing roadway restoration in the area. The closure is expected to remain in effect for two days, with the road reopening on or around April 22.
Detoured traffic will be rerouted from Cameron Boulevard to Allen Toussaint Boulevard.
Public safety is the City’s top priority. Signage and traffic control measures, including barricades, will be in place to guide drivers and pedestrians. Motorists are advised to use caution during this time, as road closures and detours will be in effect.
This temporary closure is part of the $34.1 million St. Anthony Group A (PMOPI) joint infrastructure project between the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. Once complete, the project will enhance residents’ quality of life by improving drainage, repairing streets, curbs and sidewalks, and installing new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps at intersections.
The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2025.
For more information, residents can visit www.roadwork.nola.gov . Questions about this project or the Office of Strategic Engagement & Special Projects (OSE) 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 & 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 224 projects at an estimated value of $1.2B Today, 34 roadwork projects are under construction at an estimated value of nearly $493M.
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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 the City navigates the complexities of special infrastructure projects together. The mission is to ensure transparency at every step, providing clear and consistent communication that reassures and empowers our community. OSE prioritizes building strong, trusting relationships with residents by actively listening to their concerns and addressing their needs. OSE strives to make every resident feel confident and informed about the progress and impact of these vital projects, through educational resources and effective communication. The 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 the 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 damaged infrastructure. Using local and federal funds, this is the most comprehensive that this region has seen in a generation.
