As we plan and design the Louisiana International Terminal, we need to make sure the terminal will have a strong foundation before construction. First, we tested the soil on the property. Now, we are confirming the results of our soil studies with different field tests. The next step is to perform a series of pile load tests.
The terminal will have a wharf for container ships to dock. There will also be ramps connecting the wharf to the land. These structures will be supported by concrete piles, which are large poles driven into the ground.
Port NOLA is conducting pile load tests to determine how deep these piles must be to safely support the wharf and ramps.
Anticipated Schedule
Anticipated Start Dates | Activity |
Nov. 18, 2024 | On-Site Prep |
Week of Nov. 18, 2024 | Crane Delivery and Assembly |
Week of Dec. 16, 2024 | Crane Delivery and Assembly |
Week of Jan. 6, 2025 | Delivery of Piles |
Week of Jan. 13, 2025 | Pile Driving at Test Site 2 (TS-2) (anticipated to last one week) |
Week of Jan. 20, 2025 | Delivery of Piles Pile Driving at Test Site 1 (TS-1) (anticipated to last two weeks) |
Week of Feb. 3, 2025 | Pile Load Tests (anticipated to last three weeks) |
Week of March 10, 2025 | Demobilize Test Site (anticipated to last two weeks) |
Example of Pile Load Testing
Call our Construction Hotline:
504-528-3494
Email us:
LITinfo@portnola.org
We are also completing surcharge tests onsite to help create a strong foundation for the future project.
Learn More About Surcharge Testing
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Traffic control and intermittent lane closures on St. Bernard Hwy with law enforcement support as needed.
Nearby residents may experience increased noise from pile driving. Our teams will monitor noise and vibrations to minimize impacts.
Once testing starts, crews will be onsite weekly:
Sundays will be weather-related makeup days.