Sherwod Forest Drive roadway improvements began in Febraury 2021; however due to adjustments in the scope of work, the project came to an abrupt halt in March. Fleming Construction, LLC crews have placed temporary aggregate and reopened the street to vehicular traffic and parking until roadway construction resumes.  Residents will receive notice prior to work resuming. 

The $11.9M Black Pearl/East Carrollton Group A project, which began construction in August 2020, continues making progress. Contractor Hard Rock Construction Co., LLC is working on roadway restorations on Oak, Zimple, Cohn and Short streets. Waterline work continues on Birch and Maple streets.  In the coming months, work will also include installation of Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant ramps on portions of Hillary Street. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2022, weather permitting.

Crews began work on the $5.1M Black Pearl Group B project in December 2020. Contractor Infinity Construction is replacing sewer lines in the 7400 and 7600 blocks of Dominican, and this work will continue for the next few months. A full roadway construction has begun in the 300 block of Millaudon Street. Some work has been halted on this project due to high water levels and the proximity to the Mississippi River, but work will resume in those areas as the river levels drop by 11 feet at the Carrollton gauge.

In close collaboration with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, Palmisano Construction began waterline tie-ins on the Lakeview North Group C infrastructure improvement project in May. Crews have completed tie-ins on various streets, including General Diaz Street and Orleans Avenue. Work is also progressing on sidewalk and driveway apron installations on this project.

Boh Bros Construction Co., LLC crews continue performing underground utility work and roadway restoration on State Street as part of the $7.3M  Audubon Group A  infrastructure improvement project.  A tentative schedule for paving of the roadway is set for this month. Crews are also continuing waterline work on the 6000 block of Freret Street; traffic has been detoured and accommodations to local traffic and the bus route have been made. This block will open in June. The project is currently scheduled to be completed in summer 2021, weather permitting.