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News Release Archive

10 Nov 2015
UPDATED: Water line tie-in to occur on South Claiborne Avenue for work related to SELA
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District will be performing a water line tie-in on South Claiborne Avenue for work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).
6 Nov 2015
Water line tie-in to occur on South Claiborne Avenue for work related to SELA
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District will be performing a water line tie-in on South Claiborne Avenue for work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).
6 Nov 2015
Lane closure to occur on Prytania Street at Nashville Avenue for work related to SELA
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District will temporarily close Prytania Street on the west side of Nashville Avenue for work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA). The closure will begin Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 7:00 am and last for approximately six months. Additionally, north and south bound traffic on Nashville Avenue will be shifted in two phases from Pitt to Perrier streets. This is so that water line work can be performed across Nashville Avenue on Prytania Street.
5 Nov 2015
Lane closure 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), beginning Monday, November 9, 2015.
21 Oct 2015
UPDATE: The closure of Camp Street and opening of Chestnut Street is being postponed until Friday, October 23, 2015.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District will temporarily close Camp Street at Jefferson Avenue for work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).
21 Oct 2015
Compensatory wetland mitigation method available for public comment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District is seeking comment on the proposed Louisiana Wetlands Rapid Assessment Method (LRAM), a new methodology developed by the Army Corps for determining compensatory wetland mitigation requirements in South Louisiana.
19 Oct 2015
Camp St. to close at Jefferson Ave. for work related to SELA
Camp St. to close at Jefferson Ave. for work related to SELANEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Army Corps of
9 Oct 2015
Lane shift to occur on Magazine Street at Jefferson Avenue for work related to SELA
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District will temporarily shift travel lanes on Magazine Street at Jefferson Avenue for work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).
2 Oct 2015
Intersection closure to occur at Octavia and Prytania streets because of SELA construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District will temporarily close Octavia Street at Prytania Street for work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).
2 Oct 2015
Permanent bus stops installed at S. Claiborne and S. Carrollton avenues
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, and its contractors, in coordination with the Regional Transit Authority, have completed permanent bus stop installation at the intersection of South Claiborne and South Carrollton avenues. Work is related to the Southeast Louisiana Drainage Project (SELA).