Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Reduction at South Claiborne Avenue from Louisiana Avenue to Third Street
For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 28, 2023 3:24 PM
NEW ORLEANS — Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) contractor, Cycle Construction, will be implementing temporary lane closures on South Claiborne Avenue (riverside) between Louisiana Avenue and Third Street for the next 6-8 months, weather permitting. Starting on January 2, 2024, South Claiborne Avenue (riverside) traffic lanes adjacent to the neutral ground will be closed, reducing traffic to two lanes and slightly diverting motorists to use the parking lane.
This traffic closure is expected to last until Summer 2024. Throughout this time, there will be additional cross-street traffic closures at Fourth Street, Louisiana Avenue, Toledano Streets (lakeside and riverside) and Washington Street. Traffic control will be adjusted accordingly throughout the project.
These closures are necessary to accommodate waterline installation work as part of the South Claiborne Transmission Main construction project. Signage and traffic control measures such as barrels and fencing are on onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians.
Motorists are advised to use caution as large trucks and heavy machinery will be hauling materials in the area. As construction continues in the area, SWBNO outreach will update the public as the project progresses.
We appreciate your patience as we upgrade your water system.
Transmission Water Main Replacement Projects
The replacement of the 48- inch water transmission main in the 2600 - 3300 blocks of S. Claiborne Ave (TM011 - S Claiborne Louisiana Avenue to Third Street) is the sixth Transmission Water Main Replacement Project that SWBNO has replaced since 2021. This transmission main program is funded by FEMA and managed by SWBNO in cooperation with the City of New Orleans as part of the Joint Infrastructure Recovery Roads (JIRR) Program.
There are five future transmission main projects scheduled. These projects are needed to proactively replace water lines as part of SWBNO’s commitment to infrastructure resiliency and reliability, as outlined in our five-year strategic plan.
Questions about this project or Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans should be directed to 504-52-WATER (92837) or outreach@swbno.org