The second of thirteen planned FEMA-funded construction projects, which will help improve road conditions in the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood, began in January. The $3.4M Lower Ninth Ward Northeast Group A project was designed by Neel - Schaffer, Inc. and is being constructed by Beverly Construction LLC.

The Department of Public Works’ construction contractor, Fleming Construction Co., LLC, is 15 percent complete on the $4.7M Lower Ninth Ward Northwest Group A project, which began in December 2017.

The second of several planned FEMA-funded construction projects, which will help improve road conditions in the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood, is now under construction. The Lower Ninth Ward Northeast Group A, was designed by Neel - Schaffer, Inc. and awarded to Beverly Construction LLC for $3.4M.

The Department of Public Works’ construction contractor, Fleming Construction Co., LLC, is progressing well on the $4.7M Lower Ninth Ward Northwest Group A, which began in December 2017.

Construction crews are scheduled to begin work on the Lower Ninth Ward Northeast Group A project in January 2018. Bounded by Florida Avenue, Caffin Avenue, N. Claiborne Avenue and the St. Bernard Parish line, this is the second of several FEMA-funded construction projects that will improve infrastructure in the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood.