DDOT Traffic Advisory: Temporary Road Closure of Howard Road, SE under I-295 from August 24 to August 30, 2020

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 20, 2020 

 

Media Contacts

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

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

 

Temporary Road Closure of Howard Road, SE under I-295 from August 24 to August 30, 2020

 

 

(Washington, DC) — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close Howard Road SE between the WMATA Parking garage and Firth Sterling Avenue, SE nightly from Monday, August 24, 2020 through Friday, August 28, 2020, from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am the following morning.

 

This closure will continue on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. If there is a cancellation of the Saturday closure due to weather, the Saturday closure will take place on Sunday, August 30, 2020 as an alternate day.

 

This closure is necessary for bridge reconstruction, as shown in the below graphic. A marked detour will be in place during the closure.

 

This closure is a result of the reconstruction of the I-295/ Howard Road, SE interchange, and necessary for construction activities associated with the South Capitol Street Corridor Project which includes construction of the New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.

 

Pedestrians and cyclists are advised to stay alert and follow signage when traveling through this area.

 

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For more information about DDOT’s ongoing efforts to improve the 295 corridor, visit www.improving295dc.com.

 

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The mission of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is to enhance the quality of life for District residents and visitors by ensuring that people, goods, and information move efficiently and safely with minimal adverse impact on residents and the environment. 

 

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