Weekday Sidewalk, Lane, and Road Closures for Multiple Locations DC PLUG Feeder 14093

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2025

Media Contacts:
German Vigil –  (202) 306-1668, german.vigil@dc.gov
Darnisha Green – (202) 853-6310, darnisha.green@dc.gov  

Weekday Sidewalk, Lane, and Road Closures for Multiple Locations

DC PLUG Feeder 14093

(WASHINGTON, DC) — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) advises stakeholders to expect delays due to upcoming sidewalk closures for work related to the DC Power Line Undergrounding (DC PLUG) initiative.

There will be no full roadway closure; however, sidewalks and lanes will be restricted during work hours.

Traffic controls, including signage, will be in place to guide motorists safely through the work zones. All roadway users are advised to stay alert and be observant of signage and work zones while traveling in these areas.

Sidewalk and Lane closures are listed below and will take place on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from September 9 to 31, 2025.

• Temporary eastbound and westbound sidewalk, lane, and road closures for Tapholes (TA), Transformer Enclosures (TE), conduits, manhole installations, pavement restoration, including roadway base, sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation from the 1400 - 2400 blocks of Evarts Street NE, from Rhode Island Avenue NE to 26^th Street NE
• Temporary northbound and southbound sidewalk, lane, and road closure for Tapholes (TA), Transformer Enclosures (TE), conduits, manhole installation, pavement restoration, including roadway base, sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation, from the 2400 - 2600 blocks of 17^th Street NE, from Evarts Street NE to Montana Avenue NE
• Temporary northbound and southbound sidewalk, lane, and road closure for Tapholes (TA) Transformer Enclosures (TE), conduits, manhole installation, pavement restoration, including roadway base, sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation, from the 1400 - 1500 blocks of Channing Street NE, from 17^th Street NE to Douglas Street NE
• Temporary northbound and southbound sidewalk, lane, and road closure for Tapholes (TA) Transformer Enclosures (TE), conduits, manhole installation, pavement restoration, including roadway base, sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation, from the 2500 - 2600 blocks of 18^th Street NE, from Evarts Street NE to Channing Street NE
• Temporary eastbound and westbound sidewalk, lane, and road closure for Tapholes (TA), Transformer Enclosures (TE), conduits, manhole installation, pavement restoration, including roadway base, sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation, from the 1800 block of Channing Street NE, from 18^th Street NE to the Dead End
• Temporary eastbound and westbound sidewalk, lane, and road closure for Tapholes (TA), Transformer Enclosures (TE), conduits, manhole installation, pavement restoration, including roadway base, sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation, from the 2000 - 2400 blocks of Douglas Street NE, from Queens Chapel Road NE to 24^th Street NE
• Temporary northbound and southbound sidewalk, lane, and road closure for Tapholes (TA), Transformer Enclosures (TE), conduits, manhole installation, pavement restoration, including roadway base, sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation, from the 2400 - 2500 blocks of Queens Chapel Road NE, from Douglas Street NE to 20^th Street NE
• Temporary northbound and southbound sidewalk, lane, and road closure for Tapholes (TA), Transformer Enclosures (TE), conduits, manhole installation, pavement restoration, including roadway base, sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation, from the 2500 - 2700 blocks of 22^nd and 24^th Street NE, from Channing Street NE to Franklin Street NE
• Temporary northbound and southbound sidewalk, lane, and road closure for Tapholes (TA), Transformer Enclosures (TE), conduits, manhole installation, pavement restoration, including roadway base, sidewalk, curb, and gutter installation, from the 2700 - 2900 blocks of 20^th Street NE, from Evarts Street NE to Hamlin Street NE

This work is necessary to complete the DC PLUG initiative’s Feeder 14093 project, which involves undergrounding power lines for a more resilient DC.

For more information about the DC PLUG Initiative and to stay up to date on traffic-related impacts and construction progress, please visit www.DCPLUGinfo.com, call the DC PLUG team at 1-844-758-4146, or email DC PLUG at questions@DCPLUGinfo.com.

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