Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Closure on South Claiborne Avenue between Octavia Street and Calhoun Street

November 15, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Closure on South Claiborne Avenue between Octavia Street and Calhoun Street

The City of New Orleans announced beginning Monday, Nov. 18, at

9 a.m., South Claiborne Avenue between Octavia Street and CalhounStreet will be reduced to two lanes of vehicular traffic to facilitate a series of roadway restoration tasks. This work will restore the cross section onto State Street Drive. Pedestrian travel near the intersection of South Claiborne Avenue and State Street Drive will be limited during this time.

Public safety is our top priority; New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) will be present on-site and will also perform Intermittent Traffic Control (ITC) as appropriate to temporarily stop traffic for up to five minutes at a time to facilitate crane operations. Traffic lanes and sidewalks will reopen at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6.

Questions about this work or the Office of Strategic Engagement can be directed to 504.658.7623 or [email protected].

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 217 projects with an estimated value of $1.12 billion. Today, 34 roadwork projects are under construction with an estimated value of nearly $553 million.

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. 

More than $2.3 billion worth of DPW / SWBNO work across the City 

Includes FEMA-funded roadwork work via the approximately $2 billion Joint Infrastructure (JIRR) Program 

$250 million FEMA-funded Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) projects 

$141 million HUD-funded National Disaster Resiliency Competition (NDRC) grant projects 

SWB-funded Sewer System Evaluation and Rehabilitation Program (SSERP) (sewer consent decree) 

City-funded bond project work 

Nearly 200 individual projects -- every neighborhood will feel this positive impact 

Economic opportunity for the City's small and disadvantaged businesses

Proactive communications so that residents are well informed throughout the program 

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