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New asphalt pavement and lane markings being laid on Jeff Davis
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Cover plate missing from light pole #PK210 on State
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FEMA-funded Road Repairs: Info & Timelines
(Follow link to the “PowerPoint Presentation” describing where the Marlyville-Fontainebleau neighborhood stands for Phase II repairs.)
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Reported a non-functioning street light at #5 Melodia to 658-8080
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Illegally parked vehicles (examples of “wrong way” shown here) will be ticketed as we get closer to Mardi Gras
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New “LEFT ONLY” diversion at Jeff Davis and MLK
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City Launches ‘CATCH THE BASIN’ Campaign
How you can help prevent street flooding in New Orleans!
The City of New Orleans is launching “Catch the Basin,” a citizen-led initiative to reduce the risk of residential street flooding. Catch basins, also known as storm drains, are the street-level openings to our City’s drainage system. Catch basins become clogged with leaves, trash, and grass clippings, and when water can’t drain into the catch basins, street flooding occurs.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:1. Clean litter and debris from the catch basins near your house. Also, clean the surrounding curb area, because any litter, leaves, or grass on the street or sidewalk can end up in the catch basin. Do not lift the drain cover or attempt to disassemble the catch basin; just clean what you can see. All you need is a pair of work gloves, a shovel or a small rake, and a trash bag. If your neighbor is elderly or disabled, please help clean their catch basin too.2. Dispose of trash and lawn clippings in trash cans. Do not sweep or blow yard waste into the gutters and catch basins. Remember: Trash in our streets ends up as trash in our lake!3. Construction sites or sites with hazardous materials must take special precautions to properly dispose of paint and chemicals. They should not sweep, blow or hose waste into the catch basins. Report any improper actions to the City of New Orleans by calling 311.
If you have questions, or if your catch basin requires mechanical cleaning or maintenance, call 311 to report the problem.
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Extensive roadway improvements continue along Jeff Davis
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TimG addresses City Council Public Works Committee
Friday morning, I had the pleasure of addressing City Council’s Public Works Committee, on which both our councilmembers, Susan Guidry and Stacy Head, serve. The two meeting segments comprised a 2-hour discussion about FEMA Road Repairs and DPW Streetlight Maintenance. My esteemed colleague from Broadmoor, LaToya Cantrell, also spoke.
News coverage and council video has been posted online, which I hope you will find interesting:
- TimG speaks about road repairs HERE
- TimG speaks about streetlights HERE
- Full meeting video HERE
- WWL-TV news story HERE
- Fox8Live news story HERE (includes interview of State St Dr residents!)
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