The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works' contractor Boh Bros Construction Co. LLC has temporarily closed the 6000 block of Freret Street (Palmer Avenue to State Street) for approximately five weeks in order to complete waterline installations and paving as a part of the FEMA-funded Audubon Group A 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 westbound traffic will be detoured via Palmer Avenue, South Robertson Street and State Street. Detour signage is placed prominently in both directions. Access to homes in the 6000 block of Freret Street will be maintained and the City of New Orleans Parking Enforcement Office has relaxed parking restrictions for residents. New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) busses will follow the road detour during the time of the closure.
This work is part of the $7.3M Audubon Group A infrastructure improvement project. The scope varies block by block but includes repaving asphalt roadways from curb-to-curb; patching roadways with asphalt or concrete; repairing damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons; installing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps at intersections; and replacing/repairing damaged underground water, sewer, and drainage lines. The entire project is anticipated to be wrapped up in summer 2021.
Questions about this project or RoadworkNOLA should be directed to 504.658.ROAD (7623) or roadwork@nola.gov.
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