The Department of Public Works’ construction contractor, Hard Rock Construction, LLC has started construction on the first of four planned construction projects designed to improve infrastructure in the Desire neighborhood.
At this time, the total estimated budget - including engineering, design, geotechnical testing and construction – for the entire Desire neighborhood is $24M. This budget is likely to change pending project bids and construction costs.
Designed by Phoenix Global Engineering and Construction, Inc., the locations of excavation sites within the project limits are currently being marked and measured by staff. Excavation is scheduled to begin in mid-July and will continue for the duration of construction.
The scope of work of this project varies by block and includes:
- Patch Mill / Overlay: Repaving the asphalt roadway from curb to curb and repairing damaged sidewalks;
- Patch Concrete: Removing damaged portions of the concrete roadway and replacing it with new, smooth concrete pavement;
- Incidental Road Repairs: Removing damaged portions of the asphalt roadway and replacing it with new, smooth pavement; and
- Non-Paving Incidentals: Repairing damaged sidewalks, driveway aprons and curbs within the public right-of-way.
The City hosted a pre-construction public meeting to discuss anticipated construction impacts prior to the start of construction. View a copy of the presentation here. To be added to the project contact list, and to track our progress, visit RoadWork.nola.gov.