DDOT TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Lane Closure on Southbound I-295 from May 12 through May 17, 2021

District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 05/12/2021 06:06 PM EDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2021

Media Contacts:

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

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

Temporary Lane Closure on Southbound I-295 from May 12 through May 17, 2021

(Washington, DC)—The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will close the right lane of SB I-295 from Wednesday, May 12 through Monday May 17, 2021, as shown in the below graphic. Drivers are advised to keep to the LEFT two lanes as you proceed southbound after Suitland Parkway.

This closure is required for construction activities associated with the South Capitol Street Corridor Project - Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.

Please observe the posted speed limit and proceed through the construction area with caution.

Howard Road SE Closure & Detour

South Capitol Street Corridor Project - Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

The South Capitol Street Corridor Project calls for replacing the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge and transforming related sections of the urban freeway into a beautiful scenic boulevard that increases pedestrian and vehicular safety, improves multimodal transportation options, increases community accessibility and supports economic development on both sides of the Anacostia River.

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 the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Project and to stay up-to-date on traffic related impacts and construction progress, please visit, visit www.newfrederickdouglassbridge.com.

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