DC Water is wrapping up repairs on a broken 8-inch water main on Martin Luther King Jr. Ave Southeast; however, motorists are advised to continue to steer clear of the road. It’s expected to remain closed between Howard Rd and Talbert Street through Tuesday and possibly longer.  

Water service has been restored to homes, businesses, and apartments affected by the water main break. Work will now begin to stabilize and repair the compromised road. This is expected to require the entire road to remain closed, curb to curb, for repair and repaving.

Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes such ...

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 ...

Beginning on or about May 13, 2025, DC Water will temporarily close one lane of the ramp from Ohio Drive Southwest to I-66. Crews will be working to locate and mark underground utilities in the park area west of the Lincoln Memorial as part of the Potomac River Tunnel Project. The lane closure will occur after the morning rush hour and reopen before the evening rush hour begins.

The utility investigation requires drilling a series of small holes to identify underground utilities ...