City of New Orleans, LA
11/15/2024 | Press release | Archived content
Traffic Advisory: Lane Reduction on Gentilly Boulevard/ US Hwy 90 and Road Closure on Marigny Street
November 15, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
Traffic Advisory: Lane Reduction on Gentilly Boulevard/ US Hwy 90 and Road Closure on Marigny Street
On Monday, Nov. 19, The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works' (DPW) construction contractor, Hard Rock Construction, LLC, will temporarily close Marigny Street and reduce the lane on Gentilly Boulevard to restore the asphalt roadway and roadway restoration. The intersection closure is expected to remain in effect for one week and will reopen on Nov. 27.
Public safety is our top priority therefore, signage and traffic control measures, such as barrels and fencing, will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians. Motorists are advised to use caution during this time as road closures and detours will be in effect.
The $37.9M Gentilly Terrace North Group B project was designed by Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation (PEC), and is being constructed by Hard Rock Construction Company, LLC. Click here to view the community meeting presentation and map of the project. The scope of work varies by block but includes repairing sewage, water, and drainage line; rebuilding the street entirely; and repairing sidewalks and curbs. In general, the contractor works from 7 a.m. until sunset, Monday through Friday. The entire project is scheduled to be complete by spring of 2025, weather permitting.
Please visit www.roadwork.nola.gov for more information. Questions about this project or RoadworkNOLA should be directed to 504.658.ROAD (7623) or [email protected].
To better serve our residents with more timely communication, The Office of Strategic Engagement & Special Projects is in the process of building our distribution list to provide important construction updates through text messaging. To sign up, text ROADWORK to 77295 or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts to create a profile and select the "roadwork" alert list.
Since May 2018, DPW has completed 217 projects with an estimated value of $1.12 billion. Today, 34 roadwork projects are under construction with an estimated value of nearly $553 million.
MISSION OF THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT & SPECIAL PROJECTS (OSE)
"The Office of Strategic Engagement and Special Projects is committed to being a comforting and supportive presence for the residents of New Orleans as we navigate the complexities of Special Infrastructure Projects together. Our mission is to ensure transparency at every step, providing clear and consistent communication that reassures and empowers our community. We prioritize building strong, trusting relationships with residents by actively listening to their concerns and addressing their needs. We strive to make every resident feel confident and informed about the progress and impact of these vital projects, through educational resources and effective communication. Our goal is to create a collaborative environment where the voices of New Orleans residents are heard and respected, as we work hand-in-hand to enhance our city's infrastructure for the betterment of all."
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE JOINT INFRASTRUCTURE RECOVERY & RESILIENCE (JIRR) PROGRAM
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) are working together to implement an unprecedented program to restore our damaged infrastructure. Using local and federal funds, this is the most comprehensive that our region has seen in a generation.
More than $2.3 billion worth of DPW / SWBNO work across the City
Includes FEMA-funded roadwork work via the approximately $2 billion Joint Infrastructure (JIRR) Program
$250 million FEMA-funded Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) projects
$141 million HUD-funded National Disaster Resiliency Competition (NDRC) grant projects
SWB-funded Sewer System Evaluation and Rehabilitation Program (SSERP) (sewer consent decree)
City-funded bond project work
Nearly 200 individual projects -- every neighborhood will feel this positive impact
Economic opportunity for the City's small and disadvantaged businesses
Proactive communications so that residents are well informed throughout the program