The City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, is now 80 percent complete constructing a road and infrastructure improvement project on Cherokee Street between Benjamin and Pearl streets. The project was designed by Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation and is being built by Fleming Construction Company, LLC.
Construction crews are currently installing rain gardens and bio swales. The majority of the pervious (allows water to move through) parking lanes have been installed across the length of the project. Crews are also rehabilitating damaged sidewalks in poor condition on both sides of the project limits. An additional layer of asphalt will be placed later this month. This project is still scheduled to be completed by Mardi Gras 2019, weather permitting.
The project scope of work includes:
- Replacing existing water lines and installing new sub-drainage lines;
- Repairing damaged sewer lines;
- Repaving portions of the roadway in asphalt;
- Installing rain gardens and a pervious parking lane to reduce subsidence and detain storm water; and
- Replacing damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons.
- Installing Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps at intersections.
The City hosted a pre-construction community meeting to discuss what residents can expect during construction. View a copy of the pre-construction community meeting presentation here. Learn more at RoadWork.nola.gov or call 504.658.ROAD (7623). To be added to the project contact list send an e-mail to RoadWork@nola.gov.