Former "Little Farms" along Jefferson Highway
Asphalt Paving in River Ridge, LA
Postwar homes on large lots between Harahan and Kenner.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written scope: base, thickness and drainage spelled out
- Permit questions answered before work is scheduled
Driveways in Old Little Farms
Asphalt paving in River Ridge is residential work on some of the larger lots in East Jefferson. River Ridge is an unincorporated census-designated place in Jefferson Parish along about 3 miles of Jefferson Highway (LA 48), between Harahan and Kenner, with 13,591 residents in 2020. After World War II, G.I. Bill financing spurred development from the early 1950s, and by 1965 the area, then known as Little Farms, was largely built out. It was officially renamed River Ridge in 1974.
Bigger lots, longer drives
The Little Farms name hints at the lot sizes. Many homes here sit on wider, deeper lots than in neighboring areas, with longer driveways, circular drives and parking pads. Those need full bases throughout, supported edges and careful drainage.
River history
Sauve's Crevasse, a levee failure in 1849 at the Sauve Providence plantation, flooded much of the land east of here, including parts of New Orleans. The river is still the defining feature, and ground near the levee is generally firmer than the lower land toward the lake.
Mature trees
Postwar neighborhoods have had seventy years to grow big trees. Roots under driveways cause ridges and cracks. We plan around them where we can.
Permits
River Ridge is unincorporated, so Jefferson Parish handles aprons on parish right-of-way through its Department of Engineering.
Costs
Longer and circular drives add square footage; HomeGuide puts a 1,000-square-foot driveway at about $5,000 to $12,000 nationally and notes curves add 15 to 30 percent.
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River Ridge Facts That Shape the Job
- Postwar development. G.I. Bill funding spurred development from the early 1950s; by 1965 the area, known as Little Farms, was largely built out. It was renamed River Ridge in 1974.
- Jefferson Highway. River Ridge runs along about 3 miles of Jefferson Highway (LA 48) between Harahan and Kenner.
- 1849 crevasse. Sauve's Crevasse, an 1849 levee failure at the Sauve Providence plantation, flooded land to the east, including parts of New Orleans.
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River Ridge Questions
Can you pave a circular driveway?
Yes. We build a full base around the whole loop and keep the curves smooth.
Who handles permits in River Ridge?
Jefferson Parish for aprons on parish right-of-way.
Roots are lifting my driveway. What can you do?
We look at the tree and talk through options, from rerouting edges to careful root work.
Do curves cost more?
Yes. HomeGuide notes curves, slopes or unusual shapes add about 15 to 30 percent.
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