SWBNO Repaves Hurst Street
New asphalt replaced gravel on the block, but residents report a new leak emerged immediately after the work.
By Marta Gray ·
The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board repaved a section of Hurst Street this week. The utility replaced gravel with asphalt on the block after Fox 8 reported on a sinkhole earlier this month.
A months-old break in a sewer main caused erosion under the street. SWBNO had previously filled the void with gravel. That temporary fix drew mixed reactions from locals. One neighbor described the gravel surface as a pothole.
Perry Kantor, a resident on the same block, told Fox 8 on Thursday, Oct. 29, that a new leak appeared after the repaving work. He said the leak raises concerns about the utility's response. Kantor stated, 'It comes down to infrastructure and is the city really taking it seriously.'
Dave Denson lives next to the new leak. He did not express alarm about the immediate situation. He acknowledged the general condition of the city's systems. Denson said, 'History is going to repeat itself all over the place down here. You know, there’s always going to be something that breaks.'
Residents have confirmed the repaving took place this week. The exact source of the new leak remains unclear. It is also unknown if the new issue is connected to the previous sewer main break. Fox 8 has contacted SWBNO for further details.
