NEW ORLEANS, LA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, awarded an $11 million contract to construct a floodwall under I-310 on the east bank of St. Charles Parish, further reducing risk in the area.
“The project alignment runs beneath the ramps and bridges of the I-310 interchange just north of Airline Highway, presenting construction challenges in low headroom areas,” says Jeannine Amos, project manager. “The public safety of residents and businesses on the east bank of St. Charles Parish will increase significantly at the completion of the I-310 floodwall.”
The contract was awarded to Cajun Constructors Inc., of Baton Rouge, LA. Cajun Constructors Inc. will construct approximately 1,800 linear ft. of T-walls to elevation +15.5 ft. using over 4,000 cubic yards of reinforced concrete. The contract also includes the construction of an access swing gate that will allow for passage of service vehicles to operate and maintain the floodwall.
This contract will tie into the existing levee on both sides. Once complete the project will provide 100-year level risk reduction for residents and businesses in St. Charles Parish.
The Corps is sharing project responsibilities with its non-federal partner, Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration in coordination through Pontchartrain Levee District. The project is scheduled for completion in spring 2011.
Questions or comments concerning projects should be addressed to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Public Affairs
P.O. Box 60267
New Orleans, La 70160
Phone: (504) 862-2201
Fax: (504) 862-2088
E-mail: AskTheCorps@usace.army.mil
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www.nolaenvironmental.gov
Release no. 10-085