Fleming Construction crews are currently 60% complete with the Lower Ninth Ward Northeast Group B infrastructure improvement project. Crews have completed 90% of the waterline work and over 80% of the drainage work. Paving work has been completed on parts of Tupelo and Law streets, with expected completion of paving on North Tonti and Nina streets by mid-October, weather permitting.

More than 70% of the waterline work has been completed on the Little Woods Group A project. While there are some remaining blocks, paving is scheduled to be completed on Wave, Duane, Branch, Sandy Cove, Pebble, Jon Lee, Scottwood and Alabama streets in October. Sidewalks, driveways and curbs in both Kingswood and Lake Carmel subdivisions are also expected to be complete in November.

Boh Bros. Construction, LLC just started working on the full depth reconstruction of Spanish Fort Boulevard in the $2.8M Lake Vista Group B Project. Streets, curb, sidewalks, disability ramps and utilities are being fixed on Spanish Fort, Jay and Hawk streets; and will be completed in summer 2022. The southbound lane of Spanish Fort Blvd is currently closed while the northbound lane has been opened to two-way traffic in order to service the schools and businesses in the community.

Beverly Construction Co. just completed construction on Cartier Street as it connects to Mirabeau Avenue. Volkert Engineering also included a new drainage system into the $3.9M Filmore South B project design. The new drainage system will also be a key benefit, in coordination with the adjacent Mirabeau Water Garden Project, to alleviate flooding in the neighborhood.

Fleming Construction LLC is currently spreading a base course on Alfred Street in preparation for street paving in the $4.2M Filmore North Group B project. This project, which is approximately 80% complete, will provide better drainage and smoother roads for Gentilly and Lake Vista residents. Several utility lines are also being relocated and updated in order to prepare for street reconstruction.