DC CLEAN RIVERS – POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT

As of May 27, 2025, (weather permitting), DC Water has relocated the work zone on the north side of Water Street Northwest, near the entrance to the Capital Crescent Trail, to the south side of the road. Parking will be restricted on the south side of Water Street in front of the Potomac Boat Club. Detours for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists will remain in place along the 3500 block of Water Street.

Signage will be posted to guide all travelers safely around the work zone. The Capital Crescent Trail will remain open and accessible throughout ...

(Above)  A portion of the northbound lane on the ramp from Ohio Drive Southwest to I-66 is closed near the work zone.

DC Water is advising motorists of traffic changes to remove trees as part of the Potomac River Tunnel Project. The work will take place during the week of May 27, 2025, in the park area on Ohio Drive Southwest, west of the Lincoln Memorial.

To facilitate the work, one northbound lane on the ramp from Ohio Drive to Interstate-66 (I-66) will be closed. The lane closure will begin after the morning rush hour and reopen before the evening rush hour each day. One lane will remain open ...

Closure between Morris Rd and Suitland Pkwy, motorists encouraged to avoid area

DC Water crews are on scene of a water main break that occurred early this morning on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Southeast. Water from the main flooded the street and caused significant damage to the roadway, closing the street between Morris Road and Suitland Parkway.

At this time, repairs are estimated to take 8-10 hours pending further investigation or other complications. Several homes and businesses in the area are reported without water, including a 110-unit apartment building, as well as Thurgood Marshall ...