2 Sep 2016

Parking to be limited on portion of Jefferson Avenue for permanent roadway placement

Beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2016, street parking on Jefferson Avenue between Constance and Dryades street will be unavailable because of permanent roadway placement work associated with the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project Jefferson Ave. Phase II. This work is scheduled to be completed on Monday, September 12, 2016.

2 Sep 2016

Lane closure to occur on Freret Street at Jefferson Avenue for work related to SELA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District will temporarily close Freret Street on the west side of Jefferson Avenue for work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).

11 Aug 2016

Lane closure to occur on Jefferson Avenue for work related to SELA

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

8 Aug 2016

Southwest Coastal Louisiana Chief of Engineers Report signed

Recently, Lieutenant General Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers, signed the Chief of Engineers’ Report for the “Southwest Coastal Louisiana” project for transmission to Congress.

8 Aug 2016

Army Corps of Engineers, Terrebonne Parish Port Commission sign Houma Navigation Canal dredge agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District and the Terrebonne Parish Port Commission signed an agreement for contribution of additional funds which will result in more dredging and improved channel depth in the Houma Navigation Canal.

20 Jun 2016

Injured construction worker dies

NEW ORLEANS – An employee of a subcontractor for the Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District

7 Jun 2016

Veterans job fair Saturday at Corps of Engineers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District is sponsoring a job fair for veterans and individuals with Disabilities Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the District office.

2 Jun 2016

Lane closure on Florida Avenue to extend for work related to SELA

Lane closure on Florida Avenue to extend for work related to SELA ONLY TRUCK TRAFFIC WILL BE IMPACTED.

1 Jun 2016

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 50 nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. In addition, USACE is proposing to issue two new nationwide permits that pertain to authorizing the removal of low-head dams and the construction and maintenance of living shorelines.

10 May 2016

Corps activates inspections along Mississippi River

The Mississippi River at the Carrollton gauge 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.