15 Feb 2018

Temporary closure to occur on Prytania Street at Louisiana Avenue

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

9 Feb 2018

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers publishes request for proposals for beneficial use of dredged materials

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today published in the Federal Register its request for proposals for beneficial use of dredged material pilot projects pursuant to Section 1122 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, Beneficial Use of Dredged Material.

1 Feb 2018

L-Wall retrofit contract awarded for Orleans Ave. Canal East Bank

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, awarded a $2.1 million contract for construction of an L-type floodwall near the Orleans Ave Permanent Canal Closure and Pump facility to APC Construction, LLC, a contactor based out of Harvey, LA.

9 Jan 2018

Lane shift to occur on Louisiana Avenue

Weather dependent, on Friday, January 12th, the north and south bound (lake and river bound) travel lanes on Louisiana Avenue, from S. Liberty Street to Chestnut Street, will be shifted to the north bound (lake bound) side of the roadway. Currently, the lanes are on the south bound (river bound) side of the roadway.

14 Dec 2017

Corps renders Bayou Bridge Pipeline permit decision

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District issued a Department of Army permit to Bayou Bridge Pipeline, L.L.C. under Section 10 of the River and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

5 Dec 2017

Landscaping contract awarded for the Dwyer Road Corridor

Landscaping contract awarded for the Dwyer Road CorridorWork related to the Southeast Louisiana

15 Nov 2017

Corps Extends Brandon Road Study Public Comment period

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District is hosting an additional public meeting for the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) Brandon Road Draft Report on Dec. 5 from 1-4 p.m. at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District headquarters office. The meeting will be held in the District Assembly Room inside the District office at 7400 Leake Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118.

2 Nov 2017

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas on Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.

26 Oct 2017

Temporary closure to occur on Prytania Street at Louisiana Avenue

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

19 Oct 2017

Floodwall improvement project scheduled to begin in November near the French Market

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District recently awarded a contract for floodwall improvements along the Mississippi River near the French Market. Improvements are a part of the Mississippi and River Tributaries Project (MR&T).