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April 17, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Intersection Closure at St. Anthony Avenue and Allen Toussaint Drive

Beginning Monday, April 21, the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor RNGD Construction, LLC, will temporarily close the intersection at St. Anthony Avenue and Allen Toussaint Drive to begin mill and overlay work. This closure is expected to remain in effect for one week and will reopen approximately on April 30. Detoured traffic will be rerouted up Leon C. Simon Drive to Elysian Fields Avenue.

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 a part of the $34.1M St. Anthony Group A (PMOPI) joint infrastructure project with DPW and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO). 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 the Fall of 2025.

For more information, residents can visit www.roadwork.nola.gov. 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 a 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 224 projects at an estimated value of $1.2B Today, 34 roadwork projects are under construction at an estimated value of nearly $493M. 

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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 the City navigates the complexities of special infrastructure projects together. The mission is to ensure transparency at every step, providing clear and consistent communication that reassures and empowers our community. OSE prioritizes building strong, trusting relationships with residents by actively listening to their concerns and addressing their needs. OSE strives to make every resident feel confident and informed about the progress and impact of these vital projects, through educational resources and effective communication. The 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 the 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 damaged infrastructure. Using local and federal funds, this is the most comprehensive that this region has seen in a generation.