DDOT Traffic Advisory:Temporary Lane Closures for 16th Street NW Bus Lanes Project from August 30 through September 10, 2021

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2021 

 

Media Contacts:

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

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

 

 

Temporary Lane Closures for 16th Street NW Bus Lanes Project from August 30 through September 10, 2021

 

(Washington, D.C.) - The District Department of Transportation (DDOT)  is advising all stakeholders to expect the continued intermittent closing of northbound and southbound travel lanes on 16th Street NW from Irving Street NW to Euclid Street NW, and at the intersection of Columbia Road/Harvard Street/Mt. Pleasant Street NW, from Monday, August 30, 2021 through Friday, September 10, 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 the exception of paving and some striping operations which will take place overnight during the hours of 8:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

 

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.

 

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 K Street NW.

 

The following construction activity will take place in the upcoming week, weather permitting:

 

16th Street NW from Irving Street to Euclid Street NW - Milling, Paving, and Striping operations will begin from Irving Street to Euclid Street NW on August 30, 2021 through September 10, 2021. Milling and some striping operations will take place during off peaks hours from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please note that paving and some striping operations will be performed overnight from Tuesday, August 31st through Thursday, September 2nd between 8:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. Detours will be in place for vehicles traveling northbound and southbound along 16th Street NW (please see the included detour graphics). Please adhere to the No Parking signage posted. Visit the “Schedules Tab” on the project website for milling, paving, and striping details.

 

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.