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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 27, 2021
Media Contacts:
German Vigil – (202) 306-1668, german.vigil@dc.gov
Mariam Nabizad – (202) 359-2678, mariam.nabizad@dc.gov
Temporary Lane Closures for the 16th Street NW Bus Lanes Project for December 27, 2021 through January 21, 2022
(Washington, D.C.) -The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising all stakeholders to expect continued traffic pattern changes along northbound and southbound 16th Street NW (from Arkansas Avenue to K Street) as a part of the 16th Street NW Bus Lanes project. The following construction activities and lane closures will take place in the upcoming weeks of December 27 – January 21, weather permitting:
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16th Street NW from U Street to Florida Avenue – Continuing Monday, December 27, 2021 through the end of construction in this area, there will be a right lane closure on 16th Street NW from U Street to Florida Avenue. This construction activity will take place behind a concrete barrier between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. No parking restrictions will be in place for the right southbound lane until construction is completed at this location. Please adhere to the No Parking signage posted.
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16th Street NW from U Street to V Street (Sidewalk Closure) – The sidewalk will be closed from U Street to V Street to complete the abandonment of a Pepco vault, sidewalk extension, and the installation of traffic and pedestrian poles and signals, permeable pavers, ADA ramps, curbs and gutters. Pedestrian channelizers and signage will be installed to safely guide pedestrians around the work zone.
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16th Street NW at Harvard Street/Columbia Road/Mt. Pleasant Street – Please pay attention to the new traffic pattern (left turn from southbound 16th Street to Harvard Street) and the switch to the new signals.
Please note that no construction activity will take place from 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 30 – Saturday, January 1 due to the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.
Traffic controls, including signage, will be in place to guide motorists and pedestrians safely through work zones. 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.
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