New Orleans District News Releases

Operation Blue Roof sign-up for hurricane damage remains open

Press Operations — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 00:39:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Blue Roof program deadline is open through Oct. 24, 2020 for the Allen, Beauregard, Vernon, Jefferson Davis, Calcasieu and Cameron parishes for residences sustaining hurricane damage. Residents can sign up for the program online at www.usace.army.mil/BlueRoof or call toll free 1-888-ROOF-BLU (1-888-766-3258).

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain virtual public meeting scheduled

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:52:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has scheduled a virtual public meeting regarding the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project. The meeting will be live-streamed on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 10 a.m. on the project’s Facebook page.

USACE reactivates Blue Roof program for homes damaged by Hurricanes Laura/Delta

Press Operations — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:50:00 GMT

USACE is continuing to install blue roofs on homes damaged by Hurricane Laura. However, if you had a Hurricane Laura temporary blue roof installed by the USACE in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis and Vernon parishes, and it was damaged by Hurricane Delta, the USACE will assess its condition, and, if appropriate, replace it. ALL eligible homeowners within the six affected parishes are eligible to sign-up for a FREE temporary roof through Oct. 24, 2020.

Mississippi River mainline levees Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement virtual public meetings scheduled

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:21:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers scheduled two virtual public meetings, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, for its Draft Supplement II (Draft SEIS II) to the 1976 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) Project, Mississippi River Mainline Levees (MRL). Comments will be accepted through Oct. 13, 2020.

Blue Roof Program sign-up station opening in Cameron Parish, La.

Press Operations — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 19:08:08 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be moving its mobile Blue Roof Sign-Up Center adjacent to Louisiana State University’s Agricultural Extension at 10098 Gulf Highway, Cameron Parish, Sept. 20. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The mobile center will be co-located with FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance Mobile Registration Intake Center. The application deadline to apply for Blue Roof is Sept. 30, 2020.

Operation Blue Roof sign-up for Hurricane Laura extended

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 21:55:58 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is extending the deadline to apply for Operation Blue Roof to Sept. 30, 2020. The original application deadline was set to expire Sept. 21. Residents can sign up for the program online at www.usace.army.mil/BlueRoof or call toll free 1-888-ROOF-BLU (1-888-766-3258).

Blue Roof Program sign-up station opening in Oberlin, La.

Press Operations — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:58:50 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will move its mobile Blue Roof Sign-Up Center to Oberlin, Louisiana, at the Allen Parish Civic Center, 609 Tiger Lane, on Sept. 16. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The deadline to apply for Blue Roof is Sept. 21, 2020.

Blue Roof Program sign-up station opening in Lake Charles

Press Operations — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 18:58:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has opened a Blue Roof Sign-Up Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, at the Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr., open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The program is currently active in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon parishes and is free to homeowners.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initiates Blue Roof Program

Press Operations — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 21:07:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reviving its free Operation Blue Roof program to get as many houses into livable condition as possible during Hurricane Laura recovery. The program is currently active in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon parishes.

USACE releases Mississippi River mainline levees Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

Press Operations — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:19:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released its Draft Supplement II (Draft SEIS II) to the 1976 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) Project, Mississippi River Mainline Levees (MRL), Aug. 28. USACE will accept written comments through Oct. 13, 2020.

Contract awarded for Carrollton Floodwall Project

Press Operations — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:25:46 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a contract for the Mississippi River Carrollton Floodwall project in New Orleans. The $8.9M construction contract was awarded to APC Construction, LLC of Algiers, La. Construction is expected to begin in late September and be completed by March 2022.

Crawfish Season extended at Indian Bayou

Press Operations — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:12:00 GMT

In response to higher than normal water levels in the area, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has elected to extend the crawfish season for one month within the Indian Bayou area. The season end date is now August 31, 2020.

Intermittent Daytime Closures at Calcasieu Saltwater Barrier

Press Operations — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:00:44 GMT

Beginning Monday, July 13, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will intermittently close the Calcasieu Saltwater Barrier to navigation between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. to allow for continuing repairs of the structure’s gates and machinery. During the repairs, efforts will be made to allow traffic when possible, though delays should be expected. The intermittent closures of the structure are scheduled to last until July 27.

St. Tammany Parish Feasibility Study virtual public scoping meetings scheduled

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:41:34 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has scheduled two virtual public scoping meetings regarding the St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Feasibility Study. The meetings will be streamed on the district’s Facebook page on Tuesday, July 14 at 1 p.m. and Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. The general public, interested parties, and stakeholders are invited to comment on the study. Comments will be accepted through August 3, 2020 when the comment period ends.

Comments sought for development of the Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Environmental Impact Statement

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:04:00 GMT

CPRA has applied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for permits and permission to construct, maintain and operate the Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion project on the east bank of the Mississippi River near Willis Point in Plaquemines Parish. In compliance with NEPA, the Corps will prepare an EIS to inform its permitting decisions. As part of this process, the Corps is seeking public comment to assist in determining the scope of issues, resources, impacts and alternatives to be addressed in the document. Comments will be collected until August 16, 2020.

Mississippi River flood fight operations end

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:12:00 GMT

After 176 days, water levels along the Mississippi River have dropped below 11 feet at the Carrollton Gage prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to close out flood fight efforts today.

Corps seeks public comments for St. Tammany feasibility study

Press Operations — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:40:47 GMT

The Notice of Intent for the St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Feasibility Study was published on the Federal Register June 19, 2020 and the Corps of Engineers is seeking public comment for the study. The Corps will host virtual meetings to receive public comments; time and location to follow in subsequent media release and advertisements. Written comments will be accepted through August 3, 2020 when the comment period ends.

Temporary Closure: USACE Calcasieu River Saltwater Barrier

Press Operations — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:07:00 GMT

Structure to be closed from June 17 to July 11 for navigation gate dewatering

Temporary closure of Almonaster Ave. NB at Florida Ave. with detour on Florida Ave.

Press Operations — Thu, 28 May 2020 17:22:06 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District will temporarily close Almonaster Ave. northbound at Florida Ave. and apply traffic control restrictions on Florida Ave. between Franklin Ave. and Almonaster Ave. The closure will be in effect Monday, June 1 through Saturday, August 1, 2020.

Port of New Orleans Access Channel Deepening Project virtual public meeting scheduled

Press Operations — Fri, 15 May 2020 16:45:02 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has scheduled a virtual public meeting regarding the Port of New Orleans Access Channel Deepening Feasibility Study (PONO) at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.