The City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, is now 70 percent complete constructing a road and infrastructure improvement project on Cherokee Street between Benjamin and Pearl streets. The project was designed by Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation and is being built by Fleming Construction Company, LLC. Construction started the first week of June and is scheduled to last through the end of the year.
Construction crews have completed underground utility work and are preparing the road base for asphalt placement. Construction crews have also framed up the new rain gardens in preparation for planting, which is one of the last tasks scheduled.
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 (allows water to move through) 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.
The City hosted a pre-construction community meeting to discuss what residents can expect during construction. View a copy of the pre-construction community 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.