Work is wrapping up in the $7.3M Village De L’Est Group B project. Roadway re-pavement continued on Strasbourg and Bergerac streets this month, and crews continued working on water line tie-ins in the project area. In addition, new sidewalks and driveway aprons were prepped and installed throughout the project footprint. Learn more about the project by viewing a copy of the public meeting presentation here.

In October Hard Rock Construction Co. crews removed existing roadway and installed a new roadway base at Francis Drive and Ransom Street, on Prentiss and Selma streets at Majestic Oaks, and on Ransom at Virgilian and Majestic Oaks. Work also included installing new ADA-compliant ramps, sidewalk and driveway aprons on Ransom Street, and drainage work on Francis Drive. Scope of work for the project includes replacing damaged underground drainage lines, repaving the roadway, replacing damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons, and installing ADA-compliant curb ramps at intersections. Construction began in March 2020.

Crews completed all sewer line work in October and continued making progress with manhole restorations. Water line work continued, asphalt restoration began on Dwyer Road, and crews proceeded with concrete removal and replacement on Morrison Road.  Crews also began asphalt milling and installation of the roadway wearing course in the 4400-4700 blocks of Francis Drive. The approximately $18.2M project was designed by All South Consulting Engineers Inc., and is estimated to be complete in fall 2021  weather permitting. Access the presentation from the public pre-construction meeting here.

The $6.8M Village De L’est Group C project is set to begin October 2020. The project was designed by Hartman Engineering, Inc. and is being constructed by Durr Heavy Construction.

Hard Rock Construction, LLC., crews began installing new waterlines to replace the existing 70-year-old water lines in October on the Pontchartrain Park Group A  project. Crews are currently working on Debore Street.  Residents will continue to be notified of work that will impact their access and/or cause disruption to their utilities.