DC Water is advising motorists of an emergency closure to the P Street Northwest Ramp to Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, due to a sinkhole on the ramp that may compromise the roadway. The closure will begin between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. tonight until further notice, in order to assess the extent of the void beneath the roadway and near a major sewer line.

A six foot pipeline, known as the Rock Creek Main Interceptor, runs through this area and carries as much as 100 million gallons of wastewater a day.

The current sinkhole is located along the shoulder of the ramp, measuring two feet long and wide ...

The new trail route south of the work zone is a shared path for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists visiting the Washington Canoe Club.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY NOTIFICATION - DC CLEAN RIVERS - POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT

DC Water has opened the new portion of the Capital Crescent Trail in Georgetown, serving as a detour around the Potomac River Tunnel Project construction site, west of the aqueduct. The next phase of work involves stabilizing the ground within the site in preparation for upcoming construction activities.

Capital Crescent Trail and Water Street Northwest

All DC Water customers in the impact area under the precautionary boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below. 

DC Water issued the precautionary boil water advisory on Thursday, June 12, as a conservative measure to protect public health due to a loss of power at a pumping station. This led to a loss of water pressure in the impacted area and was not associated with a water main break. We sincerely appreciate our customers’ patience while we have taken the necessary precautions to ...