(Washington, DC) -- Chris the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) completed excavating the Northeast Boundary Tunnel and will be disassembled and brought to the surface. Approximately 20 pieces must be transported via flatbed trucks from the drop shaft at 6th and R Streets, NW to the DC Water construction site near RFK Stadium.
Three pieces of the TBM will be removed and hauled this week. The removals ...
After a three-year, five-mile journey below the District, “Chris” the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) has finished excavating the Northeast Boundary Tunnel.
Now crews will break him into 20 smaller pieces and use a crane to lift him to the surface at the R Street, NW construction site where he will be transported away. This process will run between May and June 2021 following three years underground – ...
Sewer separation will disconnect stormwater systems from the combined sewer system
WIFIA loan supports essential improvements to DC’s water system at affordable cost
Plans for both waterways receive approval from Environmental Protection Agency
On or about April 12, 2021, DC Water contractors will begin mobilizing a construction site on Rhode Island Avenue NE in the median area, extending from Reed Street NE to the entrance of Forman Mills parking lot. The construction site will occupy the middle two lanes and will be surrounded by a temporary concrete barrier and fence for safety. Traffic will flow around the median area work zone in ...
DC Water's contractor will remove the median area construction site located in the 300-block of Rhode Island Avenue, NW. On or about April 12, 2021, the contractor will restore side by side travel lanes in each direction of Rhode Island Avenue, NW between 3rd Street, NW, and Florida Avenue, NW. This traffic pattern, shown in the map below, will remain in place for approximately six months ...
Construction on DC Water’s next green infrastructure project to begin early 2022
April 5, 2021 – DC Water is currently finalizing the design of the next green infrastructure project, Rock Creek Project B, in the Rock Creek sewershed. Rock Creek Project B is part of DC Water's Clean Rivers Project, which will reduce the volume of combined sewer overflows to the District’s waterways and improve water ...
(Washington, DC) – DC Water’s contractor will begin removing jet grout lines from the First Street, NW roadway on or about the week of April 5, 2021. Southbound traffic on First Street, NW will be shifted to the northbound side and remain a single lane until this work is completed. This work is expected to be completed in approximately five to ten days. Upon completion, First Street, NW will be ...
Routine disinfectant switch begins next week, continues into May. Regional drinking water system meets all Federal and state safety standards.
There are easy steps you can take to eliminate any temporary change in water taste.
