DDOT Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Closures for I-66 Bridge Inspections from March 21 through March 25, 2022

District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 03/18/2022 09:05 AM EDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2022

Media Contacts:

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

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

Temporary Lane Closures for I-66 Bridge Inspections from March 21 through March 25, 2022

(Washington, D.C.) —The District Department of Transportation (DDOT will temporarily close lanes and shoulders on the following roadways to perform bridge inspections. Work is scheduled to take place during daytime off-peak hours (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) starting Monday, March 21, extending through Friday, March 25, 2022. These closure dates and times are contingent on suitable weather, field conditions, and/or adjacent construction activities.

Ramp from I-66 Westbound to Whitehurst Freeway – Lanes will narrow on the ramp from I-66 Westbound to the Whitehurst Freeway.
29^th Street NW north of K Street NW – Traffic will be controlled by a flagging operation for both northbound and southbound traffic on 29^th Street NW north of K Street NW (including the intersection with K Street NW).
K Street NW at 29^th Street NW – Traffic will be controlled by a flagging operation for both eastbound and westbound traffic on K Street NW at the intersection with 29^th Street NW.

Traffic controls, including signage, will be in place to guide motorists and pedestrians safely through the work zones. All roadway users are advised to stay alert and be observant of signage and work zones while traveling in this area. The mission of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is to enhance the quality of life for District residents and visitors by ensuring that people, goods, and information move efficiently and safely with minimal adverse impact on residents and the environment.

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