Temporary Lane Closures for 16th Street NW Bus Lanes Project from September 18 through October 8, 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 at the intersection of Columbia Road, Harvard Street, Mt.Pleasant Street, and Columbia Road on Saturday, September 18, 2021.Then along 16th Street NW from Swann Street NW to K Street NW from Monday, September 20, 2021 through Friday, October 8, 2021. All dates listed are weather permitting and subject to change.
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.
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:
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16th Street NW at Harvard/Mt.Pleasant/Columbia Road NW - Crews will begin permanent roadway striping at this intersection on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Construction activities will take place from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Parking will be restricted in this area during work hours.
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16th Street NW from Swann Street to Corcoran Street NW - Milling, Paving, and Striping operations will begin from Swann Street to Corcoran Street NW on September 20, 2021 through September 24, 2021. These activities will take place during off peaks hours from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please adhere to the No Parking signage posted.
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16th Street NW from Corcoran Street to O Street NW - Milling, Paving, and Striping operations will begin from Swann Street to Corcoran Street NW on September 27, 2021 through October 1, 2021. These activities will take place during off peaks hours from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please adhere to the No Parking signage posted.
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16th Street NW from M Street to K Street NW - Milling, Paving, and Striping operations will begin from Swann Street to Corcoran Street NW on October 4, 2021 through October 8, 2021. These activities will take place during off peaks hours from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please adhere to the No Parking signage posted.
If you experience any issues during the milling, paving, and striping operations, please reach out to the project team directly by emailing 16thStreetBusLane@Parsons.com or dialing 240-534-5466. 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.
