Sherwod Forest Drive roadway improvements began in Febraury 2021; however due to adjustments in the scope of work, the project came to an abrupt halt in March. Fleming Construction, LLC crews have placed temporary aggregate and reopened the street to vehicular traffic and parking until roadway construction resumes. Residents will receive notice prior to work resuming.
This month, crews will continue the second St. John Court sequence, which will include sewer line, drainage line, and catch basin replacements. Additionally, full-reconstruction of the roadway, sidewalks and driveway aprons that pose tripping hazards, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curbs will be replaced. Residents are aware via a detailed memo of the restrictions this work will cause.
In May, full-depth reconstruction operations on Allard Boulevard between City Park Avenue and Dumaine began, which includes a block-long road closure.
Residents will continue to be informed ahead of any construction work that will involve utility disruption and / or impact their parking and access to their street and driveways.
This $6.1M project was designed by ECM Consultants, Inc., and the scope of work varies block by block but includes the following:
- Resurfacing the roadway with asphalt or concrete;
- Repairing damaged curbs;
- Repairing damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons;
- Installing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps at intersections; and
- Replacing/repairing damaged underground water and drainage lines.
Construction began in September 2020 and is scheduled to be completed in fall 2021, weather permitting.
View a copy of the presentation given at the August 27, 2020, public meeting here. To be added to the project contact list, and to track our progress, visit RoadWork.nola.gov. For more information about this project and other upcoming work, please visit roadwork.nola.gov or call 504.658.ROAD (7623).