DC CLEAN RIVERS – POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT

As of May 27, 2025, (weather permitting), DC Water has relocated the work zone on the north side of Water Street Northwest, near the entrance to the Capital Crescent Trail, to the south side of the road. Parking will be restricted on the south side of Water Street in front of the Potomac Boat Club. Detours for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists will remain in place along the 3500 block of Water Street.

Signage will be posted to guide all travelers safely around the work zone. The Capital Crescent Trail will remain open and accessible throughout ...

(Above)  A portion of the northbound lane on the ramp from Ohio Drive Southwest to I-66 is closed near the work zone.

DC Water is advising motorists of traffic changes to remove trees as part of the Potomac River Tunnel Project. The work will take place during the week of May 27, 2025, in the park area on Ohio Drive Southwest, west of the Lincoln Memorial.

To facilitate the work, one northbound lane on the ramp from Ohio Drive to Interstate-66 (I-66) will be closed. The lane closure will begin after the morning rush hour and reopen before the evening rush hour each day. One lane will remain open ...

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 ...