DDOT TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Intermittent Lane Closures for 16th Street NW Bus Lane Project from March 8 through March 20, 2021 

traffic advisory


 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2021 

 

Media Contacts:

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

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

 

Intermittent Lane Closures for 16th Street NW Bus Lane Project from March 8 through March 20, 2021          

        

(Washington, DC)—The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising all stakeholders to expect the intermittent closing of travel lanes on northbound and southbound 16th Street NW at Columbia Road/Harvard Street NW, Newton Street NW, Monroe Street NW, Oak Street NW, and Park Road NW beginning March 8-20 2021; weather permitting.

 

These intermittent lane closures will occur one lane at a time during the off-peak hours of 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with Saturday work under special circumstances and advance notice.

 

Roadway users should expect short interruptions to two-way traffic. Travel lanes will be tapered as necessary to allow for the safe channelizing of traffic. Temporary sidewalk closures may be required during construction. Pedestrian channelizers, detours, and signage will be installed when these sidewalk closures are needed.

 

Please be advised that the Capital Bikeshare located at 16th Street and Harvard Street NW will be temporarily relocated to 15th Street and Harvard Street NW on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Once the work is completed at this intersection, Capital Bikeshare will move back to its original location.

 

During active construction work hours flaggers will be available to assist pedestrians to and from bus stops within active work zone.

These intermittent lane closures and activities are necessary to complete work related to the 16th Street NW Bus Lanes project from Arkansas Avenue NW to H Street NW. The following construction activities will take place in the upcoming weeks- and dates.:

  • 16th Street NW at Columbia Road/Harvard Street NW – continuing work on or about Monday, March 8, 2021, pedestrian channelizers, pedestrian detours, and traffic barriers will be installed in order to begin excavation of roadway medians. The scope of work includes installation of storm drain, electrical manholes, electrical duct bank, cabinet and pole bases, relocate traffic signals onto temporary bases.
  • 16th Street NW at Newton Street NW- Monroe Street NW – beginning on or about Monday, March 8, 2021, pedestrian channelizers, pedestrian detours, and traffic barriers will be installed in order to begin excavation of roadway medians. The scope of work includes installation of storm drain, electrical manholes, electrical duct bank, cabinet and pole bases, relocate traffic signals onto temporary bases.
  • 16th Street NW between Spring Place NW and Oak Street NW – continue excavating for blank out sign pole foundation, and traffic cabinet foundation located on the northbound direction of 16th Street and the electrical duct bank across 16th Street NW.
  • 16th Street NW at Park Road NW – beginning on or about Monday, March 15, 2021, excavation will begin on the northeast corner of 16th St and Park Rd NW. The scope of work includes installation of traffic cabinet and light pole foundation, traffic cabinet and light pole bases, and electrical conduit between traffic cabinets, light pole base, and manholes. The bus stop at this location will be temporarily relocated during work hours beginning March 15th through March 19th.

Traffic controls, including signage, will be in place to guide motorists and pedestrians safely through the work zone. All users of the roadway are advised to stay alert and be observant of signage and work zones while traveling in this area.

 

Once completed, the 16th Street NW Bus Lanes project will improve the performance and reliability of bus routes and pedestrian access along 16th Street NW from Arkansas Avenue NW to H Street NW. This project is anticipated to take a full year to complete.

 

For more information about the 16th Street NW Bus Lanes project and to stay up-to-date on traffic related impacts and construction progress, please visit www.16thstreetnwbus.com.

 

###

 

 

The District Department of Transportation's mission is to equitably deliver a safe, sustainable, and reliable multimodal transportation network for all residents and visitors of the District of Columbia. 

 

Follow us on Twitter for transportation-related updates and more; like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Visit the website at www.ddot.dc.gov. Visit goDCgo.com for more information on transportation options in the District.