NORTHEAST BOUNDARY SEWER MAIN EMERGENCY REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT- 18TH & D STREETS NE AND 19TH & C STREETS NE

February 11, 2015

DC Water has found a significant structural fracture in its 23 foot high trunk, brick sewer main located near 18th Street and D Street NE. Following a thorough investigation of the sewer, it has been determined that there is a need to perform repairs and maintenance procedures to this portion of the sewer immediately. These procedures will require the inspection and cleaning of the sewer while examining the main and repairing structural damage. The project will include entering manholes in the streets to install safety equipment within the main, rehabilitating and strengthening the existing sewer main, and making the necessary repairs to this portion of the sewer main.

Benefits of this project include the rehabilitation of an aging sewer system, improving structural integrity while maintaining adequate hydraulic capacity, reducing stream and groundwater infiltration and potential sewer overflows. In preparation for this project, field investigations and evaluations are being conducted to assess the condition of the sewer.

SCOPE OF WORK
This project involves the internal repairs of approximately 100 linear feet of brick sewer main by utilizing the no-dig trenchless technology, and cleaning and lining of the sewer main.
SCHEDULE
•Construction Start: Week beginning February 9, 2015
•Estimated Construction Completion: Week ending March 27, 2015
•Normal work hours: 7:00AM – 7:00PM, Monday through Saturday
•Contractor may work on Sundays if additional construction activities are needed, or due to inclement weather.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•During the repair and maintenance of this sewer main, there will be varying lane closures and parking restrictions between 19th Street NE and 18th Street NE and between C Street NE and D Street NE. Additionally, there will be closure of the alley on 18th Street NE north of D Street NE.
•Traffic control, signage, security fencing and flagmen will be set up to maintain public safety during these construction operations.
•During sewer repair and maintenance procedures, you may experience excessive noise for abbreviated periods. DC Water will employ noise reduction equipment and methods to reduce noise impacts to the extent possible.
•DC Water will work to ensure minimal disruptions during construction operations and will restore all work sites to their original condition.

TRAFFIC PLANS
•Flagging operations will be used daily during repairs to maintain traffic in the work zone. All Traffic Control Plans will be approved by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT).
•“No Parking” signs will be placed in certain areas in and around the work zone and will be posted 72 hours prior to construction.

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Map of area on K and 30th St where utility investigation will occur
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Map: The blue arrows represent the pedestrian detour. Motorists follow the yellow arrows.

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