News & Announcements

July 27, 2017 | From RoadWork

Do you want to organize a catch basin cleanup? Well here’s a simple how to…

Step One: Enlist Volunteers:

• Identify at least 8 – 10 people to make an impact on the neighborhood (20 people would be most effective)

July 27, 2017 | From RoadWork

SWBNO emergency crews quickly repair major leaks across the city

Earlier this month, residents at West End Boulevard and Jewel Street were awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of water slamming into a house from a main break.  Luckily for the occupants, a huge tree protected their property from receiving anything more than superficial damage. 

July 27, 2017 | From RoadWork

Sewerage & Water Board Wants to Hire You

A group of local pastors, community members and potential S&WB recruits recently had a tour of the Carrollton Water Purification Plant and Drainage Pumping Station 5, led by General Superintendent Joe Becker and arranged by Executive Director Cedric S. Grant.

June 30, 2017 | From RoadWork

New Orleans East re-paving projects scheduled to begin this summer

The City is planning to use funds approved by voters during the 2016 bond sale to re-pave several high traffic roadways in New Orleans East.

June 30, 2017 | From RoadWork

Joe W. Brown Park bridge construction over North Lagoon approximately 15 percent complete

Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC is currently driving 75-ft concrete piles into the bed of the North Lagoon at Joe W. Brown Memorial Park. The piles will support installation of the future bridge.

June 30, 2017 | From RoadWork

Michoud Blvd. reconstruction project underway

The long-awaited Michoud Blvd. reconstruction project is now underway. Crews mobilized to the site in early June and are currently installing a new bus cut through on the Dwyer Rd. neutral ground. 

June 30, 2017 | From RoadWork

Youth Study Center Streets project paving going well

Dieudonne Enterprises, LLC construction crews are now 35 percent complete with the Youth Study Center Streets construction project in the Pilotland neighborhood. The project is on schedule to be completed in the fall of 2017.

June 30, 2017 | From RoadWork

French Quarter Sidewalk Improvement Program continues on Decatur St.

The City of New Orleans’ construction contractor, Hard Rock Construction, LLC recently began installing sidewalks along the 800 - 1300 blocks of Decatur St. as part of the French Quarter Sidewalk Improvement Program, Phase 2. 

June 30, 2017 | From RoadWork

Bourbon St. construction well underway

The City’s construction contractor Hard Rock Construction, LLC is nearly 10 percent complete with the French Quarter Infrastructure Improvement Project. Construction crews have completed the majority of the drainage work in the 100 block of Bourbon St. and are installing new water lines in conjunction with Entergy’s Gas and Electrical units. 

June 30, 2017 | From RoadWork

Safe Routes to School project resumes construction near International School of Louisiana

Roubion Roads and Streets, LLC has resumed construction of the Safe Routes to School project near the International School of Louisiana. The project was delayed after construction crews excavated an unmarked drainage canal on Camp St.