The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works will soon begin infrastructure improvements as part of the BW Cooper, Gert Town, Dixon Group A and D (RR213) Project. Designed by CDM Smith and Pivotal Engineering, this FEMA-funded effort will improve 80 blocks and includes full reconstruction, which covers subsurface repairs, surface restoration, and streetscape enhancements.
This work is part of the Joint Infrastructure Recovery Request (JIRR) program, the City’s most comprehensive infrastructure rebuilding initiative in a generation. Through a partnership between the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), the JIRR program aims to restore infrastructure damaged by historic storms and years of deferred maintenance. For an overview of the JIRR program, click here to view the fact sheet.
A pre-construction community meeting was held on December 8, 2025 at the Life Transformation Community Center. A copy of the community meeting presentation can be found by clicking on the link here.
Subsurface work includes the installation of new underground utilities, which will improve drainage and service reliability. Once that work is complete, surface repairs will follow, providing a smooth, newly paved roadway. The project also includes streetscape improvements such as ADA-compliant curb ramps at intersections, along with sidewalk and curb repairs to enhance accessibility and pedestrian safety.
Project Locations:
- Cherry Street (3800 block)
- Dixon Street (8400, 8500, 8600, 8700, and 8900 blocks)
- Eagle Street (4200 and 4300 block)
- Fern Court (8600 block)
- General Ogden Street (4200 and 4300 block)
- Hamilton Street (3800, 4200, 4300, and 4400 blocks)
- Heaton Street (8700, 8800, and 8900 blocks)
- Hollygrove Street (3800, 4100, 4200, 4300, and 4400 blocks)
- Joliet Street (3800 block)
- Last Street (4300 and 4400 block)
- Leonidas Street (3800, 4100, 4130, and 4200 blocks)
- Marks Street (8600, 8700, 8800, and 8900 blocks)
- Mistletoe Street (3800 block)
- Monroe Street (4120 and 4200 block)
- Palmetto Street (8100-8300, and 8700 blocks) [Lakeside]
- Palmetto Street (8300 and 8500 block) [Riverside]
- Peach Street (8700, 8800, and 8900 blocks)
- Pear Street (8500, 8600, 8700, 8800, and 8900 blocks)
The Department of Public Works will manage the project through completion. Crews will generally work Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with weekend work as needed.
Traffic control measures, including signage, fencing, and “No Parking / Tow Away Zone” notifications, will be implemented in active construction areas. Local access for residents, deliveries, and emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Please Note: Construction schedules and timelines are subject to change due to inclement weather, equipment availability, or unforeseen site conditions.
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QUESTIONS: If you have questions about the project, please contact the Department of Public Works at 504-658-8036 or email the Project Team.
The Project Team:
- CNO Communication Specialist: Catherine "Cat" Combs
- DPW Project Manager: Jahan Aghakasiri
- General Contractor: Barriere Construction Co., LLC.
BW Cooper, Gert Town, Dixon Group A and D (RR213) Project is one of two included in the City’s FEMA Optimized Group 2 (NOFOG) program.
Project Updates
Two-Week Construction Look Ahead
See what construction activity is planned for BW Cooper, Gert Town, Dixon Group A and D over the next two weeks. This update highlights where work may affect parking, traffic, and access to homes or businesses.
View the BW Cooper, Gert Town, Dixon Group A&D Two-Week Look Ahead
Schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change due to inclement weather, equipment availability, or unforeseen site conditions.