Wallace C. Drennan crews began water and drain line work at the corner of Claiborne Avenue and Reynes Street in June on the Lower Ninth Ward Northwest Group B project. To remain on schedule, crews opted to work some Saturdays in June to make up for days lost due to rain.

Command Construction, LLC. crews began the waterline tie-in process in June on  Little Woods Group A project. In close collaboration with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), Command Construction is working to ensure that the newly installed waterlines are ready to be tied into the existing lines by performing very short test closures throughout the project. Last month, test closures were performed on Downman Road (Morrison Road – Curran Boulevard) and Shubrick Street (Fulton Street – Dinkins Street).

Beverly Construction crews began working weekends last month on the Read Boulevard Group D project in order to remain on schedule. Crews are using weekend work to address waterline and drainage installations throughout the project. In June, crews were able to complete work on Hauck Drive (Chef Menteur Highway to Dwyer Road) and Coronado Drive (Chef Menteur Highway to Dwyer Road) by working an additional weekend day.

The  Lower Ninth Ward Northeast Group B  project began in late June 2020. This $5.8M project was designed by Neel-Schaffer, Inc. and is being constructed by Fleming Construction Co, LLC.

Palmisano Construction crews have begun waterline tie-ins as part of the Read East Boulevard Group C project on Prentiss Avenue. Residents will continue to be notified of work that will impact their access and/or cause disruption to their utilities.