The City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works and Sewerage & Water Board began fully reconstructing the roadway and sidewalks on Bourbon Street from St. Louis to Dumaine streets (500-800 blocks) on September 17, 2018. Work will occur sequentially from the 500 – 800 blocks, with ONLY one block closed to vehicular traffic at a time throughout construction. All businesses along this corridor will remain open and accessible throughout construction. The $9.5 million cost-shared project, which is anticipated to run through June 2019, was designed by Mott McDonald, LLC and will be constructed by Hard Rock Construction, LLC. Project partners include Entergy Electric, Entergy Gas, Cox Communications and AT&T.
The project team has incorporated lessons learned from Phase 1 of the project into the framework for an entirely new Phase 2 approach. Improvements include a more efficient work plan, contractor incentive / liquidated damages, Entergy Gas and Entergy Electric working in advance of the City’s project, improved fencing and a complete demobilization of the construction site two weeks in advance of Mardi Gras.
As part of the improved fencing plan, the City partnered with the Arts Council to create the design for a more aesthetically pleasing wrap that illustrates the historical significance of the project. The custom fence wrap will give passersby a basic understanding of the project as well as information as to where and how they can learn more.
More details about the Phase 2 improvements were provided during a pre-construction public meeting presentation on August 28. Updates and all information pertaining to the Bourbon Phase 2 project will be posted on www.roadwork.nola.gov/bourbon.