The Department of Public Works’ construction contractor, Hard Rock Construction, LLC has started demolishing existing sidewalks and pouring back new concrete sidewalks in the Desire neighborhood. This is the first of four planned construction projects designed to improve infrastructure in the Desire neighborhood. Designed by Phoenix Global Engineering and Construction, Inc., this project is scheduled to be completed at the end of the year.
The total estimated budget, including engineering, design, geotechnical testing and construction, planned in the entire Desire neighborhood is approximately $24 million, but this budget is likely to change when the scope is finalized for each contract.
The scope of work of this project varies by block and includes:
- Patch Mill / Overlay: Repaving the asphalt roadway from curb to curb and repairing damaged sidewalks;
- Patch Concrete: Removing damaged portions of the concrete roadway and replacing them with new, smooth concrete pavement;
- Incidental Road Repairs: Removing damaged portions of the asphalt roadway and replacing them with new, smooth pavement; and
- Non-Paving Incidentals: Repairing damaged sidewalks, driveway aprons and curbs within the public right-of-way.
The City hosted a pre-construction public meeting to discuss the project’s construction sequencing and anticipated impacts. View a copy of the public meeting presentation here.
To be added to the project contact list, and to track our progress, visit RoadWork.nola.gov.