NEW ORLEANS — Beginning Wednesday, May 21, starting at 7 a.m., the intersection of Birch and Adams Streets will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic to facilitate a waterline installation within the 1500 and 1600 blocks of Adams Street. All traffic is being directed East to West via Jennette and Willow Streets and North to South via Fern and Burdette Streets.
Public safety is our top priority. The City is asking all residents and visitors to follow all traffic controls signage within the area. Everyone is urged to be cautious of all heavy equipment moving throughout the area.
The $28.7M East Carrollton Group B&C project was designed by Ardurra and is being constructed by Impetus Construction, LLC. Click here to view the community meeting presentation and map of the 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 is working from 7 a.m. until sunset, Monday through Friday. The entire project is scheduled to be completed by spring 2026, weather permitting.
Since May 2018, the Department of Public Works (DPW) has completed 225 projects with an estimated value of $1.2 billion. Today, 33 roadwork projects are under construction with an estimated value of nearly $436 million.
Please visit https://roadwork.nola.gov/home/ for more information. Questions about this project or the Office of Strategic Engagement and Special Projects 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 via text messaging. To sign up, you can text ROADWORK to 77295 or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts to create a whole profile and select the “roadwork” alert list.
MISSION OF THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT AND 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
