Weekday Temporary Lane Closures for Bridge Inspection Beginning December 29, 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 24, 2025

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

Weekday Temporary Lane Closures for Bridge Inspection Beginning December 29, 2025

(WASHINGTON, DC) —The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is temporarily closing single lanes on the following roadways for bridge inspections:

Southeast Freeway (I-695) over 4th Street SW, alternating right and left lane closures of Northbound and Southbound Southeast Freeway (I-695) over 4th Street SW on Monday, December 29th, 2025, during the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, weather permitting

Northbound Kenilworth Avenue Freeway under the Parkside Pedestrian Bridge, right lane closure of Northbound Kenilworth Avenue Freeway under the Parkside Pedestrian Bridge on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, during the hours of 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, weather permitting.

12^th Street Expressway under Jefferson Drive, alternating right and left lane closures of 12^th Street Expressway under Jefferson Drive on Friday, January 9, 2026, during the hours of 10:00AM to 3:00 PM, weather permitting.

12^th Street Expressway under Jefferson Drive, alternating right and left lane closures of 12^th Street Expressway under Jefferson Drive on Monday, January 12, 2026, through Friday, January 16, 2026, during the hours of 10:00AM to 3:00 PM, weather permitting.

Northbound Kenilworth Avenue Freeway under the Parkside Pedestrian Bridge, right lane closure of Northbound Kenilworth Avenue Freeway under the Parkside Pedestrian Bridge on Thursday, January 15, 2026, during the hours of 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, weather permitting.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow for additional travel time, and consider alternative routes.

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 this area.

The District Department of Transportation’s mission is to equitably deliver a safe, sustainable and reliable multimodal transportation network for all residents and visitors of the District of Columbia.  

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