Beginning on Thursday (June 3), the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works' contractor, Palmisano Construction Co. LLC, will temporarily close the intersection of Charlmark Drive and Grant Street for approximately two weeks in order to complete paving operations as part of the FEMA-funded Read West Group C project. Public safety is our priority; lane closure signs are in place and residents/commuters are reminded to use caution when driving, bicycling and walking near the construction site.
During this time, both east- and west-bound traffic will be detoured via Perelli Drive and Citrus Drive. Detour signage will be placed prominently in both directions. Access to homes and local businesses will be maintained during the time of the closure.
The $9.9 million Read West Group C infrastructure improvement project calls for repairing/replacing existing water, sewer, and drainage lines, repaving the roadway in asphalt or concrete, replacing damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons and installing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps at intersections. The project is scheduled to be completed by summer 2021.
Since May 2018, 94 roadwork projects totaling $260 million have been completed. Today, more than 65 roadwork projects are under construction, valued at $602 million.
Please visit www.roadwork.nola.gov for more information. Questions about this project or RoadworkNOLA should be directed to 504.658.ROAD (7623) or roadwork@nola.gov.