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April 29, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Temporary Lane Reduction: The 2000 and 2100 blocks of Timoleon Street

 As of April 29, The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works contractor, RNGD Construction, LLC, will temporarily reduce one lane in the 2000 and 2100 blocks of Timoleon Street to begin mill and overlay work in effort to finish roadway restoration in your area. This closure is expected to remain in effect for ten days and will reopen approximately on May 9, 2025. Detoured traffic will be rerouted to St. Anthony Ave. to Elysian Fields Ave.

 

Public safety is our top priority therefore, signage and traffic control measures, such as barricades and signage, 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.

 

This temporary closure is part of the $34.1M St. Anthony Group A (PMOPI) joint infrastructure project with the City of New Orleans’ Department of Public Works and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. Once complete, residents will experience an overall improved quality of life as the project will improve drainage, repair streets, curbs and sidewalks and install new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps at intersections. The project is scheduled to be completed in Fall of 2025.

 

Please visit www.roadwork.nola.gov for more information. Questions about this project or the Office of Strategic Engagement & Special Projects (OSE) should be directed to 504.658.7623 or ose@nola.gov.

 

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 222 projects with an estimated value of $1.2 billion. Today, 36 roadwork projects are under construction with an estimated value of nearly $498 million.

 

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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 our damaged infrastructure. Using local and federal funds, this is the most comprehensive that our region has seen in a generation.