The City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, will soon begin a road and infrastructure improvement project on Cherokee Street between Benjamin and Pearl streets. The project was designed by Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation and will be built by Fleming Construction Company, LLC. Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2018 and will last through the end of the year.
The project scope of work includes:
- 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 stormwater;
- Replacing damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons; and
- Installing Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps at intersections.
The City hosted a pre-construction public meeting in May to discuss the project’s construction sequencing and anticipated impacts. View a copy of the public meeting presentation here.
Learn more at RoadWork.nola.gov or call 504.658.ROAD (7623). To be added to the project contact list send an e-mail to RoadWork@nola.gov.