DDOT Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Closures for the Rehabilitation of 16th St. Bridge over Piney Branch Parkway NW Project from May 30 through June 03, 2022

District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 05/27/2022 11:38 AM EDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 27, 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 the Rehabilitation of 16^th St. Bridge over Piney Branch Parkway NW Project from May 30 through June 03, 2022

Washington, D.C.) —The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) anticipates the implementation of the following temporary lane closures on the Piney Branch Parkway, NW (from Arkansas Avenue, NW to Beech Drive) and on the 16^th Street Bridge, as part of the on-going 16^th Street Bridge rehabilitation work, beginning on Monday, May 30, 2022, and to last through Friday, June 03, 2022, weather permitting to necessitate the following:

Monday 5/30 – Holiday – No MOT
Tuesday 5/31 through Friday 6/03

One Lane Closure on Piney Branch for demo shield install, overhang install, and unloading of materials into the yard.

Wednesday 6/1 – Night Work Closure @ 12AM – Ongoing

Remove existing and place Phase 1 temporary pavement markings

Long Term

Phase 1 MOT Closures on 16th Street Bridge
Phase 1 MOT on 16th Street Bridge – Reduced to 3 lanes
East Sidewalk Closure
Pedestrian are advised to use the West Sidewalk for north-south access across the bridge

Except for Phase 1 MOT closures, all closures will take place Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, weekdays.

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

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