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Long Bridge Phase II Study

The District Department of Transportation and Federal Railroad Administration held a community meeting this week for the Long Bridge Phase II Study, which is looking at the two-track railroad bridge across the Potomac River that serves freight, intercity passenger and commuter rail services.

The meeting was an opportunity to learn about the study and environmental work related to the replacement or rehabilitation of the Long Bridge. Materials from the meeting are available online.

Construction Updates

ART Bus Facility

32nd Street between Route 1 and South Eads Street is now permanently closed and street demolition has started.

Many of the 20+ building foundations are complete - the remaining foundations are expected to be finished during the next two weeks. Crews continue to work on electrical conduit installation and fire and water lines throughout the site. Work has also started on the compressed natural gas (CNG) equipment foundations. View project page

Crystal City Multimodal Center

This week the contractor continued working on the westbound side of 18th Street, performing demolition activities for the existing asphalt lane and adjacent concrete curbs and sidewalks.

Initially scheduled for this week but moved to next week because of the cold temperatures, the contractor is preparing to place concrete for the bus bays on the eastbound side of 18th Street and to begin reconstructing the westbound side of the roadway.

Crews are scheduled to work during the holiday on Monday, Feb. 15. Visit project page

Crystal City Potomac Yard Transitway

Construction activities for Saturday, Feb. 13 through Friday, Feb. 19 are described in this week's construction update. Note that crews will not be working on Saturday, Feb. 13 but are scheduled to work during the holiday on Monday, Feb. 15.

Temporary lane closures will be installed as necessary to protect the traveling public and work crews.

For construction-related issues, call 703-638-0165. Visit project page

Detours/Lane Closures 

The following lane closures are due to project construction:

18th Street South

• Outside lanes on each side of the street are closed between South Eads and Bell Streets. No on-street parking or charter bus parking available in this area.
• South sidewalk (adjacent to eastbound traffic) is closed. Pedestrians should use the north sidewalk closest to the Metro station escalator.
• Bike lane closed under Route 1 bridge. Cyclists should use caution when riding on 18th Street.