DC Water has revised its slope stabilization plan along Canal Road Northwest to significantly reduce traffic disruptions during construction. The updated approach eliminates the need for a full-time lane closure on a major commuter artery. The revised plan comes in response to community feedback and concerns from residents and commuters about the traffic impact.

DC Water weighed several options for the project stretching from Foxhall Road to the Georgetown University entrance. The new plan will keep all four lanes open while extending the project by more than a month. Due to safety concerns, a ...

DC Water is mobilized and ready to begin major construction for the Potomac River Tunnel Project at the Rock Creek Trail site west of the Watergate Complex. This marks the beginning of crucial work that will include utility connections, the opening of a new section of the Rock Creek Trail, and deep excavation to support the tunnel system. The first visible activity begins on our about July 23, 2025, with temporary lane and sidewalk closures to install essential water and sewer connections.

The Potomac River Tunnel Project is designed to reduce the ...

DC Water is advising the public of a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) on Anacostia Ave Northeast and Ponds St at the entrance to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. A 108-inch sanitary sewer line failed overnight resulting in a road closure. While initially contained, an overflow of diluted untreated wastewater began coming from the collapsed pipe today. Efforts are underway to isolate the spill, decontaminate the area, and make emergency repairs.

Wastewater periodically continues to overflow from the broken main, with approximately 6,200 gallons of sewer overflows so far. The resulting spill covered ...