The Department of Public Works’ construction contractor, Fleming Construction Co., LLC, is currently at 40 percent complete with the $4.7 million Lower Ninth Ward Northwest Group A Project.
Crews are currently on schedule to begin work in the second phase - the southern and eastern portions of the project (bounded by N. Claiborne Avenue, Deslonde Street, Florida Avenue, and Caffin Avenue) in June.
The scope of work for this project includes:
- Repaving the asphalt roadway from curb-to-curb;
- Patching the roadway with asphalt;
- Repairing damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons;
- Installing Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps at appropriate intersections; and
- Replacing/repairing damaged underground water, sewer and/or drainage lines.
Learn more about the project’s construction sequencing and anticipated impacts by viewing a copy of the public meeting presentation here. To be added to the project contact list, please e-mail RoadWork@nola.gov.
For more information about this project and other upcoming work in the area, visit Roadwork.nola.gov or call 504.658.ROAD (7623).