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Traffic Advisory: Traffic and Parking Restrictions on Florida Avenue NW

September 12, 2019

(Washington, DC) – In preparation for construction work associated with the Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project (NEBT), DC Water’s contractor will begin installing secant piles at the south portion of the site on 3rd Street NW between Rhode Island Avenue NW and Florida Avenue NW. As work begins during the week of September 23, 2019 traffic and parking restrictions will be in place to support the construction. Work hours are between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Please follow all traffic and pedestrian detour signs and exercise caution around the area.

Travel and Parking Restrictions

  • Travel lanes will shift to the south around the site and Florida Avenue will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction.
  • Eastbound traffic will merge right into one lane just after 6th Street NW and return to two-lanes at 3rd Street NW.
  • Westbound traffic will merge left into one lane just before 2nd Street and return to two-lane travel after 4th Street NW.
  • Parking will be restricted between 3rd & 6th Streets NW.

Pedestrian Restrictions

  • The Florida Avenue NW crosswalk at 4th Street NW will be closed
  • The 3rd Street NW crosswalk at Florida Avenue NW will be closed.
  • Pedestrians will be directed to safely cross Florida Avenue at the Rhode Island Avenue NW and the 3rd Street NW intersections.

Additional Information

  • People who live or work near the affected locations will notice additional construction equipment and personnel as well as noise associated with construction activities.
  • Commuters and pedestrians will notice road signs and/or flagging personnel directing them safely around the work site.
  • Pedestrians will notice signage for the closed sidewalk restricting access.

 

Project Details

The Northeast Boundary Tunnel is the largest component of the Clean Rivers Project. It begins south of RFK Stadium and will extend north to Rhode Island Avenue, NE and west to 6th Street NW. When complete, the approximately five-mile long tunnel will significantly reduce chronic flooding in areas it serves, as well as reduce the amount of combined sewer overflows into the Anacostia River.

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For more information, please contact
24/7 NEBT Hotline: (800) 988-6151
Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project Website: dcwater.com/NEBT

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