Office of Strategic Engagement & Special Projects

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200+ Projects | $2.3B program

The City and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans are working together to implement an unprecedented capital improvement program to restore the City’s damaged infrastructure. Using a combination of local and Federal funds, the $2.4B program will be the most comprehensive that our region has seen in a generation. Work will include more than 200 individual projects and consist of repairing all or

portions of about 400 miles of roadway. There will be several types of construction: Full Depth Reconstruction; Patch, Mill and Overlay; Patch Concrete; Incidental Road Repairs; Bridges; Non-Paving Incidentals; and Streetscapes.

🚦 Shoutout to our partners at who jumped into action today after an accident disrupted traffic. Thanks to DPW and RTA f...
10/07/2025

🚦 Shoutout to our partners at who jumped into action today after an accident disrupted traffic. Thanks to DPW and RTA for stepping up to keep things moving until the signal was back up and running! 🙌

lighting scheduleThe schedule includes the dates the Crescent City Connection (CCC) is lit specific colors.Crescent City...
08/12/2025

lighting schedule

The schedule includes the dates the Crescent City Connection (CCC) is lit specific colors.

Crescent City Connection (CCC) August 2025 lighting schedule

📣SAVE THE DATE: Join us Thursday, August 7, 2025, for an exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and at the 4th annual I...
07/28/2025

📣SAVE THE DATE: Join us Thursday, August 7, 2025, for an exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and at the 4th annual Industry Day/ Procurement Fair grow with the City of New Orleans’ Infrastructure Departments and industry Partners.

Why Attend?

✔️Discover upcoming work
✔️Learn about how to do business
✔️Network with Peers
✔️Ask your questions

Don’t miss out on the chance to help shape the future of our city’s infrastructure. Register today the link is the bio.

📣SAVE THE DATE: Join us Thursday, August 7, 2025, for an exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and at the 4th annual I...
07/10/2025

📣SAVE THE DATE: Join us Thursday, August 7, 2025, for an exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and at the 4th annual Industry Day/ Procurement Fair grow with the City of New Orleans’ Infrastructure Departments and industry Partners.

Why Attend?

✔️Discover upcoming work
✔️Learn about how to do business
✔️Network with Peers
✔️Ask your questions

Don’t miss out on the chance to help shape the future of our city’s infrastructure. Register today the link is the bio.

Lighting scheduleThe schedule includes the dates the Crescent City Connection (CCC) is lit specific colors.Crescent City...
06/11/2025

Lighting schedule

The schedule includes the dates the Crescent City Connection (CCC) is lit specific colors.

Crescent City Connection (CCC) June 2025 lighting schedule

Remember Lincoln Beach?The joy. The music. The legacy.Now it’s your turn to help shape its return.Take 2 minutes to shar...
05/23/2025

Remember Lincoln Beach?
The joy. The music. The legacy.
Now it’s your turn to help shape its return.

Take 2 minutes to share your voice and tell us what you want to see at Lincoln Beach. This isn’t just about a beach—it’s about restoring a historic Black space for future generations.

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📢 Spread the word. The beach belongs to the people.

     
         

05/21/2025

Project Update: Filmore South Group D

NOTICE OF WEEKEND WORK

The City of New Orleans construction contractor, Murphy Pipeline Contractors, LLC., will be performing sidewalk and driveway forming work in an effort to remain on schedule.

WHEN: Saturday, May 24, 2025, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHERE: Pratt Dr. (King Dr. to Paris Ave.)

During this time there will be large trucks and heavy equipment hauling materials in the area. Public safety is our priority; residents and commuters are reminded to use caution when driving, bicycling and walking near the construction site.

About the Project

This weekend work is part of the $17.5M Filmore South Group D 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 Summer 2025.

QUESTIONS: Lauren Muse, Communication Specialist
504-658-7623 or [email protected]

Want to receive important construction updates to your phone?

Sign up for RoadworkNOLA text alerts by texting ROADWORK to 77295, or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts to create a whole profile and select the “roadwork” alert list.

Link to Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/city/post/401894325

05/20/2025

Project Update: Lakeshore Group E

NOTICE OF SERVICE DISRUPTION

** WATER **

You may experience low or no water pressure in this area.

During this time, please find an alternative water supply.

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works’ contractor Infinity Construction & Trucking, in conjunction with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, will be performing a water tie-in.

WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

WHERE: Ring Street (Canal Blvd to Allen Toussaint Blvd)
Gem Street (Ring St to Sardonyx Street)
Allen Toussaint Blvd. (W-Bound) (Ring St to General Haig St.)

When water is restored, run your faucets for 5 minutes to flush out the lines before resuming regular use.

If water is not restored within one hour of listed end time, residents will be contacted by the Office of Strategic Engagement and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans via text messaging alert and/or community canvassing.

About the Project

This temporary disruption of services is part of the $2.4M Lakeshore Group E 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 the Summer of 2025.

QUESTIONS: Farren Alexander, Office of Strategic Engagement
Communications Specialist 504-658-7623 or [email protected]

Want to receive important construction updates to your phone?

Sign up for the Office of Strategic Engagement text alerts by texting ROADWORK to 77295 or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts to create a whole profile and select the “roadwork” alert list.

Link to Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/p/W984p5c8mXDD?utm_source=share&extras=MTUyNTMxMDA%3D&ne_link_preview_links=&utm_campaign=1747761596495&share_action_id=f0028628-8591-42be-b8aa-ad48a0819ebe

Project Update: Lakeshore Group ENOTICE OF SERVICE DISRUPTION** WATER **You may experience low or no water pressure in t...
05/20/2025

Project Update: Lakeshore Group E

NOTICE OF SERVICE DISRUPTION

** WATER **

You may experience low or no water pressure in this area.

During this time, please find an alternative water supply.

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works’ contractor Infinity Construction & Trucking, in conjunction with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, will be performing a water tie-in.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

WHERE: Ring Street (Canal Blvd to Allen Toussaint Blvd)
Gem Street (Ring St to Sardonyx Street)

When water is restored, run your faucets for 5 minutes to flush out the lines before resuming regular use.

If water is not restored within one hour of listed end time, residents will be contacted by the Office of Strategic Engagement and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans via text messaging alert and/or community canvassing.

About the Project

This temporary disruption of services is part of the $2.4M Lakeshore Group E 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 the Summer of 2025.

QUESTIONS: Farren Alexander, Office of Strategic Engagement
Communications Specialist 504-658-7623 or [email protected]

Want to receive important construction updates to your phone?

Sign up for the Office of Strategic Engagement text alerts by texting ROADWORK to 77295 or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts to create a whole profile and select the “roadwork” alert list.

Link to Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/p/W984p5c8mXDD?utm_source=share&extras=MTUyNTMxMDA%3D&ne_link_preview_links=&utm_campaign=1747760909885&share_action_id=21e495bc-6a3c-46ee-9f33-e318afad78fb

05/17/2025

🏊 Lincoln Beach: Industry Day Part II 🏖️

On Thursday, the The City Of NOLA hosted Lincoln Beach: Industry Day Part II at Joe Brown Gymnasium in New Orleans East! This event provided residents, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders, with an opportunity to not only learn about the Lincoln Beach Redevelopment Project, but also figure out how they could get involved in the development process! Master plans were made available for public consumption and a variety of partners organizations came out to share information about this exciting project.

The public comment period on the draft Master Plan will run until June 2, 2025. Download a copy of the Master Plan and complete the feedback form by visiting:

https://www.lincolnbeachnola.com/

Together, we can create an economically viable and sustainable destination in the great city of New Orleans! ⚜️

05/14/2025

Project Update: Filmore South Group D

NOTICE OF WEEKEND WORK

The City of New Orleans construction contractor, Murphy Pipeline Contractors, LLC., will be performing sidewalk forming work in an effort to remain on schedule.

WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHERE: Wellinton Ave. (Owens Blvd. to Mandolin St.)

During this time there will be large trucks and heavy equipment hauling materials in the area. Public safety is our priority; residents and commuters are reminded to use caution when driving, bicycling and walking near the construction site.

About the Project

This weekend work is part of the $17.5M Filmore South Group D 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 Summer 2025.

QUESTIONS: Lauren Muse, Communication Specialist
504-658-7623 or [email protected]

Want to receive important construction updates to your phone?

Sign up for the Office of Strategic Engagement & Special Projects (OSE) text alerts by texting ROADWORK to 77295, or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts to create a whole profile and select the “roadwork” alert list.

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