5 Jun 2026

Temporary Closure of Indiana Street Supports Ongoing SELA Drainage Improvements

The southbound lane of Indiana Street between Seine Street to General de Gaulle Drive in New Orleans, La, will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, June 8, 2026, to support construction activities associated with the federally funded Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).

14 Apr 2026

USACE awards contract for SELA 72.1c - General De Gaulle Wall Boulevard to Behrman Place Greenspace Restoration, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).

11 Feb 2026

Closure of James W. Hibben Memorial Bridge Scheduled for Construction Activities

The James W. Hibben Memorial Bridge on the corner of General de Gaulle and Holiday Drive will be closed in both directions beginning Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to support vital construction work as part of the federally funded Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA) project.

17 Oct 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Temporary Lane Closure on General De Gaulle Drive

Work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).

29 Sep 2025

USACE awards contract for SELA 26.1a: Widening of Florida Avenue Canal Phase IV, St. Ferdinand Street to Peoples Avenue, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

The United States Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, awarded the SELA 26.1a contract on September 26, 2025, in the amount of $51,547,144.00 to M.R. Pittman Group, LLC of St. Rose, Louisiana.

9 Jul 2024

USACE awards General De Gaulle Drainage and Improvement Phase 2 Construction Contract

The United States Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, awarded the General De Gaulle

12 Jun 2023

Temporary Closure: Florida Avenue

New Orleans – Work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).

30 May 2023

Temporary Closure: Along Almonaster Ave.

Work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA).

3 Mar 2021

Temporary Closure: Intersection of Abundance Street and Peoples Ave.

The intersection of Abundance Street and Peoples Ave. will temporarily close to thru traffic Monday, March 8, 2021 through Monday, April 5, 2021.

27 Oct 2020

Temporary Closure: Eads St. between Abundance St. and Treasure St.

Eads Street between Abundance Street and Treasure Street will be closed on Saturday October 31, 2020 while temporary roadway repairs are being performed. This temporary closure is related to construction of new box culverts to enhance drainage in the area.