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New Orleans Public Works water disruption

New Orleans Public Works warns some residents may have a water disruption

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works and announced that some residents may have a water disruption Wednesday.

The city's contractor Cycle Construction, LLC., in conjunction with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, will be performing a waterline tie-in and testing a valve closure in preparation for a future waterline tie-in in two different areas.

Below are the areas that may be affected:

Oak Park Drainage Upgrades

WHEN: Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: 6000 – 6300 Perlita Drive

Burbank to Allen T on Perlita,

Madrid (Perlita to Cartier)

Aviators (Perlita to Paris)

When water is restored, run your faucets for 5 minutes to flush out the lines before resuming regular use.

Once complete, residents will experience an overall improved quality of life as the project will improve roadways and subsurface utilities. The project is scheduled to be completed Fall 2023.

Project Update: LNW South Group A

WHEN: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 8:00 am-2:00 pm

WHERE: N. Claiborne Ave (Benton St. to Tupelo St.)

Gordon St. (Urquhart St. to N. Derbigny St.)

N. Villere St. (Gordon St. to Tupelo St.)

When water is restored, residents should run faucets for five minutes to flush out the lines before resuming regular use.

If water is not restored by 3 p.m. on May 10, residents will be contacted by RoadworkNOLA and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans via text messaging alert and/or community canvassing.

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