18 Oct 2018

Corps awards contract for removal of Interim Closure Structures

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District awarded a $17 million contract to St. Rose, LA, based small business M.R. Pittman Group, LLC for removal of the Interim Closure Structures (ICS) at three outfall canals along the New Orleans lakefront.

11 Oct 2018

Partnering agreements for four flood risk reduction studies signed

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and State of Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority signed partnering agreements to initiate four flood and storm damage risk reduction feasibility studies in South Louisiana.

16 Aug 2018

Portion of South Claiborne Avenue to close for roadway reconstruction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, will temporarily close a portion of South Claiborne Avenue for work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).

14 Aug 2018

Corps awards contract on Belle Chasse Tunnel project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District recently awarded a contract for work to remediate groundwater seeping onto the roadway at the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS) floodgate construction joint at the Belle Chasse Tunnel on State Highway 23 in Plaquemines Parish.

26 Jul 2018

Risk assessments to be released on National Levee Database

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, announced the Levee Safety Action Classifications (LSACs) and Risk Characterizations for levee systems in the district will be available on the National Levee Database starting Aug. 4.

2 Jul 2018

Temporary closure to occur on Magazine Street at Louisiana Avenue

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, will temporarily close a portion of Magazine

11 Jun 2018

Portion of South Claiborne Avenue to close for roadway reconstruction

Portion of South Claiborne Avenue to close for roadway reconstructionWork related to the Southeast

11 Jun 2018

Calcasieu River ship channel receives $103 million for operation and maintenance

As a result of the 2018 Bipartisan Budget Act, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District received $103 million for operation and maintenance work on the Calcasieu River channel.

9 May 2018

STEP OUTSIDE® Day slated for Saturday, May 12, 2018

 STEP OUTSIDE® Day slated for Saturday, May 12, 2018KROTZ SPRINGS – A very unique outdoor education

9 Apr 2018

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 16-20, 2018.