Updated* TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Intersection Closure at Freret Street and South Carrollton Avenue Postponed

September 13, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Updated* TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Intersection Closure at Freret Street and South Carrollton Avenue Postponed

NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans today announced the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Impetus Infrastructure, LLC will postpone their planned closure of the intersection of Freret Street and the northbound lane of South Carrollton Avenue to Sept. 16 at 7 a.m. due to the forecast of rain this week.

This closure is being made to accommodate roadway restoration as part of the East Carrollton Group B & C project. During this time, South Carrollton Avenue from Burthe Street to Zimple Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. Drivers will be detoured via Lake Avenue and Oak Street to continue northbound on South Carrollton Avenue. This closure is expected to continue through Sept. 27, weather permitting.

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. Residents and businesses in this area were notified of the closure through a neighborhood canvass.

The $28.7 million East Carrollton Group B & C project was designed by Ardurra and is being constructed by Impetus Infrastructure, LLC. Click here to view the community meeting presentation and map of the project. The scope of work varies by block and includes repairing sewage, water, and drainage lines, as well as rebuilding the street entirely and repairing sidewalks and curbs. In general, the contractor is working from 7 a.m. until sunset, Monday through Friday. The entire project is scheduled to be complete by Summer 2025, weather permitting. 

Since May 2018, DPW has completed 210 projects at an estimated value of $1.047 billion. Today, 34 roadwork projects are under construction at an estimated value of nearly $606 million.

For more information, visit roadwork.nola.gov/home. Questions about this project or the Office of Strategic Engagement & Special Projects should be directed to 504.658.7623 or [email protected]. 

To better serve residents with more timely communication, the Office of Strategic Engagement & Special Projects is in the process of building a distribution list to provide important construction updates via 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.

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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 the city's damaged infrastructure. Using local and federal funds, this is the most comprehensive program that the region has seen in numerous generations. 

• 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 small and disadvantaged businesses 
• Proactive communications so that residents are well informed throughout the program 

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