17 Mar 2020

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain public meeting to be postponed As a measure of prudent planning for COVID-19

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, will postpone the April 2nd public meeting in St. John the Baptist Parish with regard to the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project.

16 Mar 2020

Contract awarded for Green Space Restoration work along South Claiborne Ave.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a contract to restore green infrastructure previously removed for the construction of SELA underground drainage improvements on South Claiborne Avenue.

11 Mar 2020

Corps to host public meeting to present project updates for West Shore Lake Pontchartrain

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, will host a public meeting to present updates to the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project. The project will provide 100 year level risk reduction to the area extending from Bonnet Carrė spillway to Garyville.

11 Mar 2020

Corps Begins Next Phase of Inspections along the Mississippi River

The Mississippi River has risen to 15 feet at the Carrollton Gage prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to reactivate phase II flood fight procedures. Closely coordinating efforts with the local levee authorities, the New Orleans District will begin daily patrolling of levees along the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to Venice. Increased patrols help ensure our ability to respond quickly to any problem areas that may develop along the levee system because of the elevated water levels.

18 Feb 2020

Benefit St. to close between Eads and Deers Streets

Work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA)

13 Feb 2020

Corps prepares Napoleon Avenue green space for Mardi Gras parades

Public discouraged from driving or parking on newly installed infrastructure

7 Feb 2020

Corps deactivates phase II flood fight

Water levels along the Mississippi River have dropped prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to move from phase II to phase I flood fight procedures. This flood fight began Jan. 9 when the Mississippi River rose above 11 feet at the Carrollton Gage, and on Jan. 27 phase II was initiated when the river exceeded 15 feet at the gage. Current forecasts show the river remaining above 11 feet at the Carrollton Gage throughout the next 28 days. However, the Corps will continue to monitor the river and forecasts closely and take appropriate measures if necessary.

6 Feb 2020

St. Tammany Parish Pre-Scoping meetings scheduled

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District is hosting two pre-scoping meetings to share information and gather public input on the St. Tammany Parish Flood Risk Management Study.

27 Jan 2020

Corps begins next phase of inspections along Mississippi River

The Mississippi River has risen to 15 feet at the Carrollton Gage prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to activate phase II flood fight procedures.

16 Jan 2020

HSDRRS levee lift Draft General Re-evaluation Reports public meetings scheduled

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled two public meetings regarding the release the of Draft General Re-evaluation Reports for the Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity (LPV) and West Bank and Vicinity (WBV), which comprise the post-Katrina risk reduction system.