DDOT Traffic Advisory: Full Closure of Westbound New York Avenue NE Between South Dakota Avenue NE to Bladensburg Road NE on January 28, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2022 

Media Contacts: 

German Vigil  – (202) 306-1668, german.vigil@dc.gov

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

Full Closure of Westbound New York Avenue NE Between South Dakota Avenue NE to Bladensburg Road NE on January 28, 2022

(Washington, D.C.) —The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close the westbound lanes of New York Avenue NE between South Dakota Avenue NE and Bladensburg Road to perform sign structure installation activities beginning on Friday, January 28, 2022, weather permitting. These closures and detours will take place overnight from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

Due to the dynamic nature of construction projects, the start of these lane, ramp and shoulder closures may be delayed or postponed based on weather, field conditions, and/or other construction activities.

Vehicles will be detoured using South Dakota Avenue NE and Bladensburg Road NE as indicated in the map below. Notable delays should be expected around the project area and motorists are advised to use an alternative route, if possible.

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 12^th Street Expressway and D Street, SW.

Motorists are urged to use caution as they travel in these areas, to anticipate moderate delays, and to be mindful of construction personnel.

For more information about I-395 Sign Structure Improvement Project, visit https://ddot.dc.gov/page/i-395-sign-structure-improvement-project.

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