New Orleans, LA - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) contractor, Cycle Construction, will perform a water valve closure to tie in the newly installed 6-inch water main tomorrow, Friday 1/3/25 starting at 8a.m. and lasting until 5p.m. 

The impacted area includes: 

• S Claiborne Ave - from Louisiana Ave to Washington Ave

Impacted customers and businesses have been notified of the upcoming disruption. 


Traffic Impacts: 

S. Claiborne Ave. (city bound) traffic will remain reduced to one open travel lane to accommodate the waterline tie-in and paving restoration. The project is currently on track to be substantially completed by mid-January 2025.

Access to businesses along S. Claiborne Ave. will remain open during this time.

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. Please do not remove barricades, signage and/or traffic control measures from the construction site. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to maintain and improve 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 Ave. to Third St.) 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.

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