22 Apr 2025

USACE activating next phase of flood fight inspections along Mississippi River

The Mississippi River is projected to rise above the 15-foot mark at the Carrollton Gage Tuesday, April 22, 2025. As such, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has activated Phase II flood fight procedures.

17 Apr 2025

Corps release final environmental assessment and FONSI for Neptune Pass flow reduction structure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed Neptune Pass flow reduction structure on April 16, 2025.

14 Apr 2025

Corps reactivates inspections along Mississippi River

The Mississippi River at the Carrollton Gage in New Orleans has once again risen above 11 feet, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to reactivate Phase I flood fight procedures.

14 Apr 2025

The United States Army Corps of Engineers holds partner signing ceremony for the Comite River Diversion project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, brought stakeholders together to sign a partnership agreement for the Comite River Diversion Project, Brooks Lake Guide Levee Feature, on Friday, April 11 at the LA State Police Joint Training Facility in Baton Rouge, LA. At the ceremony, all parties reconfirmed their commitment in delivering the project for the residents and businesses located in East Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension Parishes.

14 Mar 2025

Street Closure Announcement: Destrehan Avenue in Harvey will continue to be closed due to construction on Harvey Floodwall

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began construction on a floodwall in Harvey, La. In December of 2024. Due to the nature of the construction and proximity to the roadway, Destrehan Avenue will remain closed to traffic until June 2025.

5 Mar 2025

Storm proofing contract awarded for Orleans Parish pump stations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a contract to storm proof a pump station in New Orleans East so that it can remain operational during a commercial power outage event and reduce the risk of failure of the drainage system in the area.

26 Feb 2025

Virtual public meeting scheduled for Sustainable Rivers Program

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has scheduled a virtual public meeting for the Sustainable Rivers Program (SRP) Atchafalaya River – Old River Control Structure (ORCS) project on March 12, at 10 a.m.

24 Feb 2025

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.

21 Feb 2025

USACE awards contract for Mississippi River Levees (MRL) project in Jefferson, La.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a Seepage Remediation contract in Jefferson, La. The contract was awarded February 18, 2025, to APC Construction, LLC of Harvey, Louisiana in the amount of $7,155,368.28. This contract is part of the Mississippi River Levees (MRL) Construction Project. The contract was awarded under the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, 2022 (PL 117-43) Emergency Supplemental Funds (DRSAA22), and the estimated completion is Spring 2026.

7 Jan 2025

Virtual public update scheduled for Mississippi River study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has scheduled a virtual public update meeting for the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study (LMR Comp) on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m.