The City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, has substantially completed the infrastructure improvement project on Cherokee Street between Benjamin and Pearl streets. The project was designed by Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation and built by Fleming Construction Company, LLC.

The project scope of work included:

• Replacing existing water lines and installing new sub-drainage lines;
• Repairing damaged sewer lines;  
• Repaving portions of the roadway in asphalt;
• Installing rain gardens and a pervious parking lane to reduce subsidence and detain storm water;
• Replacing damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons; and
• Installing Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps at intersections.

Crews will be on site for a couple more weeks cleaning all existing catch basins, adjusting water meters and performing general clean up duties.