The City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works (DPW), in conjunction with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, began road repairs this month in the Read Boulevard East area. These repairs include:
- Replacing damaged portions of concrete with new concrete;
- Repairing damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons;
- Installing American with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps at intersections; and
- Replacing/repairing damaged underground water, sewer and/or drainage lines.
The estimated $3.6M project includes 15 blocks. It was designed by Evans Graves Engineers Inc. and will be constructed by Beverly Construction Inc. The project is estimated to be complete in winter 2020.