Temporary Lane and Ramp Closures of I-395 from Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 23, 2020
(Washington, DC) - The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close lanes and shoulders on the following roadways to perform construction activities along I-395 for sign structure replacements. Due to the dynamic nature of construction projects, the start of these lane, ramp and shoulder closures may be delayed or postponed based on weather, field conditions, and/or other construction activities. The following represents the geographic and timeframe limits of these planned activities.
The following lane and shoulder closures will be in place overnight from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Monday, October 19th through Friday, October 23rd, 2020, weather permitting.
I-395/I-695 Northbound/Eastbound
Triple right lane closure with 30-minute full stoppages between the Arland Williams Memorial Bridge and the 12th Street SW Expressway ramp
I-395/I-695 Southbound/Westbound
Double left lane closure between 6th Street SW/7th Street SW ramp and 12th Street SW Expressway
Ramps
Full closure of ramp from I-395 Northbound to 12th Street SW Expressway
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close the ramp from I-395 Northbound to the 12th Street Expressway and the ramp from I-395 Northbound Express Lanes to I-395 Northbound to perform construction activities along I-395 for sign replacements during the overnight of October 23rd, 2020. Preparation for these closures and detours will begin at 8:00 PM and transition to full closure at 11:00 PM, lasting until 8:00 AM the following morning.
For the ramp from the I-395 Express Lanes, vehicles will be detoured using 14th Street SW and Maine Avenue SW, as indicated in the map below. For the ramp to the 12th Street Expressway, vehicles will be detoured using I-395 Northbound, Maine Avenue SW, and 12th Street SW as indicated in the map below. Notable delays should be expected around the project area and motorists are advised to use an alternative route, if possible.
Detour: I-395 NB to 12th Street Expressway
Due to the dynamic nature of construction projects, the start of these lane, ramp and shoulder closures may be delayed or postponed based on weather, field conditions, and/or other construction activities. These closures are required for construction activities associated with the following DDOT project:
Interstate 395 Sign Structure Improvement Project
The Interstate 395 (I-395) Sign Structure project focuses on the replacement and repair of existing sign structures along the I-395 corridor. This includes the corridor-wide furnishing and installation of overhead traffic guide signs (sign mounting structures and panels), electrical systems, and lighting fixtures. There will also be the removal of existing overhead signs, sign structures, and electrical systems. The project will provide corridor wide improvements to the guide signing and lighting between the 12th Street Expressway and D Street, SW.
Motorists are urged to use caution as they travel in these areas, to anticipate considerable delays, and to be mindful of construction personnel.
For more information about I-395 Sign Structure Improvement Project, visit https://ddot.dc.gov/page/i-395-sign-structure-improvement-project.
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