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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2021
Media Contacts:
Lauren Stephens – (202) 465-6112, lauren.stephens@dc.gov
Mariam Nabizad – (202) 359-2678, mariam.nabizad@dc.gov
I-395 Sign Structure Improvement Project Temporary Lane Closures April 5-10, 2021
(Washington, DC)—The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close lanes, ramps and shoulders on the following roadways to perform construction activities along I-395 and I-695 for the replacement of signage and sign structures beginning April 5-10, 2021, weather permitting.
These closure dates and times are contingent on suitable weather, field conditions, and/or adjacent construction activities.
The following are the lane and shoulder closures that will be in place during the following days and time-periods.
Weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
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Single Right Lane Closure on I-395 northbound between 7th Street SW and Center Leg Freeway.
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Single Left Lane Closure on the ramp from I-395 Northbound to Center Leg Freeway.
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Single Left Lane Closure on Center Leg Freeway Southbound south of the 3rd Street Tunnel.
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Single Right Lane Closure on I-395 Southbound between 7th Street SW and Maine Avenue SW.
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Single Left Lane Closure on the ramp from I-395 Southbound to Maine Avenue SW.
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Full closure of the ramps from C Street SW and Washington Avenue SW to I-695 Eastbound.
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Full closure of the ramp from I-395 Northbound to C Street SW.
Weeknights from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.:
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Double Left Lane Closure on the ramp from I-395 Southbound to Maine Avenue SW (nights only).
Saturday, April 10 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
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Single Left Lane Closure on Center Leg Freeway Southbound south of the 3rd Street Tunnel.
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Single Left Lane Closure on the ramp from I-395 Northbound to Center Leg Freeway.
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Single Right Lane Closure on I-395 Northbound between 7th Street SW and Center Leg Freeway.
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Full closure of the ramps from C Street SW and Washington Avenue SW to I-695 Eastbound.
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Full closure of the ramp from I-395 Northbound to C Street SW.
For the C Street SW and Washington Avenue SW ramp closures, vehicles will be detoured using Independence Avenue SW, 9th Street Expressway, and I-395 northbound as indicated in the map below. If access to Independence Avenue is prohibited due to security measures, vehicles will be detoured using 2nd Street SW, I-395 southbound, 7th Street SW, and I-395 northbound.
Detour: C Street SW and Washington Ave SW Ramps to I-695 Eastbound
 For the closure of the C Street SW ramp from I-395 northbound, vehicles will be detoured using I-695 eastbound, South Capitol Street SE/SW (U-turn at M Street SE/SW), and Washington Avenue SW.
Detour: I-395 Northbound Ramp to C Street SW
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.
Traffic controls will be in place to guide all users of the roadway through the work zones safely. Motorists should expect delays due to the lane closures and are advised to stay alert and be observant of signage and road work crews while traveling in this area.
For more information about Interstate 395 Sign Structure Improvement Project and to stay up-to-date on traffic related impacts and construction progress, please visit, visit www.ddot.dc.gov.
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