DDOT Traffic Advisory: Reconstruction of Concrete Median along C Street NE

District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 02/18/2022 09:16 AM EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2022

Media Contacts:

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

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

Reconstruction of Concrete Median along C Street NE

(Washington, D.C.) —The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin construction of the new concrete median located in the center of C Street NE & 18^th Street NE, starting on February 22, 2022, weather permitting.

The new median will run across the 18^th Street intersection on C Street, eliminating the ability for eastbound traffic on C Street NE to turn left on to 18^th Street NE northbound (Please see graphic on rear of page). The construction will entail of the development of new grass median, curb and gutter, as well as a pedestrian walkway.

Construction for drainage and communication infrastructure is still ongoing. Lane closures of C St NE westbound and eastbound remain in effect. Lane closure hours remain between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM Monday to Friday, holidays excluded. Parking is prohibited in the work zone, and safe accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists will be enforced.

Traffic controls and signage will be in place to safely guide all motorist through the work zone. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling through the work zone, to anticipate moderate delays, and to be mindful of pedestrians, cyclists, and construction personnel.

The completed project will improve overall safety for pedestrians, motorists and cyclists along the C Street NE corridor as well as improved overall pedestrian safety, installation of protected bicycle lanes, curb extensions and raised sidewalks, ADA compliant intersections, traffic calming measures, improved bus operation, improved traffic signal operation, upgraded street lighting and enhanced streetscape and green spaces.

For more information about the C Street NE Implementation Project and to stay up to date on project related updates and construction progress, please visit www.cstne.com.

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