The $11.9M Black Pearl/East Carrollton Group A project, which began construction in August 2020, continues making progress. Contractor Hard Rock Construction Co., LLC is working on roadway restorations on Oak, Zimple, Cohn and Short streets. Waterline work continues on Birch and Maple streets. In the coming months, work will also include installation of Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant ramps on portions of Hillary Street. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2022, weather permitting.
Click here to view a map of the project, which was designed by All South Consulting Engineers, LLC. The scope of work varies by block and includes the following:
- Patch Mill/Overlay: Repaving the asphalt roadway from curb-to-curb and repair damaged sidewalks;
- Patch Concrete: Removing damaged portions of the concrete roadway and replace it with new smooth concrete pavement;
- Incidental Road Repairs: Removing damaged portions of the asphalt roadway and replace it with new smooth pavement; and
- Non-Paving Incidentals: Repairing damaged sidewalks, driveway aprons and curbs within the public right-of-way.
The City of New Orleans hosted a virtual community meeting to discuss anticipated impacts. View a copy of the presentation here. For more information about this project and other upcoming work, please visit roadwork.nola.gov or call 504.658.ROAD (7623).