DDOT Traffic Advisory:I-395/New York Avenue Sign Structure Improvement Project Temporary Lane Closures from January 31 Through February 2, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2022 

Media Contacts: 

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

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

I-395/New York Avenue Sign Structure Improvement Project Temporary Lane Closures from January 31 Through February 2, 2022

(Washington, D.C.) —The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close lanes and shoulders on the following roadways to perform construction activities along New York Avenue NE for the replacement of signage and sign structures. Work is scheduled to take place starting Monday, January 31 through Wednesday, February 2, 2022. These closure dates and times are contingent on suitable weather, field conditions, and/or adjacent construction activities. 

The following are the lane and shoulder closures that will be in place during the following days and time-periods.

Monday, January 31 from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.:

• Double Lane Closure on westbound New York Avenue NE from West Virginia Avenue NE to east of Bladensburg Road NE.
• Alternating double lane closures on eastbound New York Avenue NE from the Service Road to Bladensburg Road NE.

Monday, February 1 from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.:

• Double Lane Closure on westbound New York Avenue NE from West Virginia Avenue NE to east of Bladensburg Road NE.
• Full closure of eastbound New York Avenue NE between South Dakota Avenue NE to Bladensburg Road NE.

Westbound New York Avenue NE will be closed at South Dakota Avenue NE on Tuesday night, February 1, 2022, starting at 8:00 p.m., extending to 5:00 a.m. the following morning to perform sign structure installation activities.  Vehicles will be detoured using South Dakota Avenue NE and Bladensburg Road NE as indicated in the map below.  Notable delays are expected through the project area and motorists are advised to consider alternate routes.

Detour: WB New York Avenue NE between South Dakota Avenue NE and Bladensburg Road NE

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 and on New York Avenue NE east of Bladensburg Road NE. 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 on I-395 between the 12^th Street Expressway and D Street SW.

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 Interstate 395 Sign Structure Improvement Project and to stay up-to-date on traffic related impacts and construction progress, please visit, visit www.ddot.dc.gov.

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