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  • 13 May 2022

    Lane shift on U.S. 61 near Barnett Road in Zachary as construction continues on the Comite River Diversion Canal project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, in conjunction with partners from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, will be routing traffic to the original lanes on U.S. Highway 61 (Samuels Road) near the Lilly Bayou Control structure.
  • 4 May 2022

    West Shore Lake Pontchartrain public meetings scheduled

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District scheduled two virtual public meetings to gather input for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) that was released April 15 for a 45-day public review period.
  • 26 Apr 2022

    Calcasieu River Saltwater Barrier public boat launch reopens for use on April 29

    The Calcasieu River Saltwater Barrier public boat launch will reopen to the public on Friday, April 29, 2022.
  • 21 Apr 2022

    Contract awarded for site preparation for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a contract for site preparation on a 1.1-mile segment of the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain (WSLP) Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction project. This contract will support the construction of about 17.5 miles of levees that will provide 100-year level risk reduction to the area extending from Bonnet Carrė Spillway to Garyville, La.
  • 15 Apr 2022

    Corps re-releases West Shore Lake Pontchartrain environmental documents for review

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District re-released the “Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Risk Reduction Study, Draft Mitigation Plan Update” for public review and comment.
  • 1 Apr 2022

    Corps releases South Central Coast Study environmental documents for review

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District released the South Central Coast Louisiana, Supplemental Draft Integrated Feasibility Study with Environmental Impact Statement today for a 45-day public review period.
  • 1 Apr 2022

    Corps withdraws West Shore Lake Pontchartrain environmental documents from review

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District withdrew today the “Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Risk Reduction Study, Draft Mitigation Plan Update” from the current public review period.
  • 28 Mar 2022

    Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip

    The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, April 4 – April 8, 2022.
  • 18 Mar 2022

    Corps releases West Shore Lake Pontchartrain environmental documents for review

    Alternative project evaluation to compensate for environmental impacts associated with the construction of WSLP Project.
  • 7 Mar 2022

    Corps activates inspections along Mississippi River

    The Mississippi River at the Carrollton Gage in New Orleans has risen above 11 feet prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to activate Phase I flood fight procedures
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