DDOT Traffic Advisory: Oregon Avenue NW Reconstruction Project Update

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2020 

 

Media Contacts

Lauren Stephens –  (202) 465-6112, lauren.stephens@dc.gov 

Mariam Nabizad – (202) 359-2678, mariam.nabizad@dc.gov  

 

Oregon Avenue NW Reconstruction Project Update

 

(Washington, DC) — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) began construction on Phase 1-1B of the Oregon Avenue Reconstruction Project on April 3, 2020, weather permitting.  All construction activities were shifted to the residential side of Oregon Avenue, between Beech Street and Western Avenue. Phase 1-1B allows for the following:

  • Reconstruction of the residential side of Oregon Avenue
  • Construction of driveway aprons, transition and tie in
  • Installation of sidewalks
  • District of Columbia Power Line Undergrounding (DC PLUG) systems installation

It is important to note that the northbound lane of Oregon Avenue will be reopened during this phase to accommodate residential access. The current detour will be modified to assimilate southbound traffic while open and remain in place for all southbound traffic. Residents on Oregon Avenue will always have ingress and egress to their driveways via openings in the concrete barrier. 

 

The Phase 1-1B road construction lane switch and closures which began on April 3, 2020 will continue through August 2020. This lane closure is necessary to complete Phase 1-1B of the Oregon Avenue Reconstruction Project.

 

Traffic controls and signage will be in place to safely guide all motorist through the work zone. Motorists are urged to use caution as they travel in these areas, to anticipate moderate delays, and to be mindful of construction personnel.

 

For more information about DDOT’s ongoing efforts to improve the Oregon Avenue corridor, visit www.oregonavenueproject.com