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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kenner public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Roosevelt Boulevard construction ahead of schedule
Northbound concrete pours April 21 and 23 will close the road to northbound traffic; the project is running roughly eight months ahead of schedule.
Power Boulevard resurfacing and U-turn safety
Design starts within a month on a federal-aid resurfacing of Power Boulevard from West Esplanade to Vintage, with construction expected within about two years.
Concrete street maintenance funding boost
The city committed up to $1.2 million a year to fix aging drain lines and structures, addressing open joints that can cause sinkholes.
Loyola Drive and Veterans Memorial Blvd. resurfacing
Two federally funded road projects are moving: Loyola Drive (31st to West Loyola) with a $1.49 million construction bid, and Veterans Memorial Boulevard (LA-49 to Roosevelt) with a $1.14 million bid. The feds pay 80%, the city 20%, and work starts in April — expect some traffic jams.
Major road resurfacing push
The mayor announced DOTD clearance to design the Powers Boulevard overlay, with lots of road work expected citywide over 18 months. Roosevelt Boulevard work is already underway with driveways expected usable soon.