The Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract to build a floodwall on top of the existing Mississippi River levee in Plaquemines Parish, La., from Augusta to Oakville.
The project is designed to reduce the risk of riverine flooding during a hurricane.
The $34.5 million project was awarded to FEDCON Joint Venture.
Work is expected to be completed in October 2015.
The floodwall will be eight feet high.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
UIM Minimum Limits. A Coverage That May Not Pay? 
First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 to Threaten US Gulf Coast 
Agentic Intelligence for Claims Dominates New Tech Launches 
TikTok Accused by NY of Running Secret Safety Tests on Teens 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.