City of New Orleans Launches $21.9 Milan Group A Infrastructure Improvement Project

August 1, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Launches $21.9 Milan Group A Infrastructure Improvement Project

NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Rick Hathaway yesterday was joined by Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) General Superintendent Steve Nelson and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Supervisory Emergency Manager Ronnie Fairley to break ground on the $21.9 million Milan Group A project. Representatives from the Delachaise Neighborhood Association, CLIMANA Neighborhood Association and Milan Neighborhood Association were also in attendance. This comprehensive 183-block roadwork project is FEMA-funded and aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents and ensuring the longevity of critical City infrastructure.

"We're honored to be in the Milan neighborhood to kick off this FEMA-funded roadwork project, which is part of the $2 billion Joint Infrastructure program we have undertaken in partnership with SWBNO," said Hathaway. "This is a large project, and we kindly ask our residents and businesses to be patient. While this construction can be disruptive, it will bring lasting benefits for this area and the city, improving residents' quality of life."

"I'm thankful to all our partners for being here, from DPW to FEMA to the neighborhood associations," said Nelson. "This is a crucial project for us, and SWBNO is pleased to be providing about $5 million in work, including replacing about a mile and a quarter of old 4" and 6" water mains with upgraded 8" water mains, which will provide increased reliability, redundancy and fire suppression capacity."

The Milan Group A Project scope of work includes repairing sewerage, water and drainage lines, as well as repairing sidewalks and curbs. Additionally, the asphalt roadway will be repaved from curb to curb, and driveway aprons and curbs within the public right-of-way will be repaired.

"FEMA is glad to be part of this endeavor," said Fairley. "It's been a long battle for us and a long time coming to get these roads repaired for the residents. We have about $7.3 million invested into this particular neighborhood, and we can't wait to drive on new, paved roads once they are finished."

Since May 2018, DPW has completed 51 projects with an estimated value of $265 million in District B, including 6 completed this year worth $105 million. Today, there are currently 10 active construction projects valued at $204 million in District B.

For more information and updates on the Milan Group A project, please visit the project website.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed about roadwork projects by signing up for text or email updates about major road closures, emergency water shutoffs or other potentially significant impacts with Roadwork NOLA. To sign up for text or email updates, text "ROADWORK" to 77295, or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts.

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