DC Water will begin the rehabilitation of the Upper Potomac Interceptor, which is the 48” sanitary sewer main that runs along the Capitol Crescent Trail, as well as cleaning and inspection of the 18” sanitary sewer starting at Canal Road NW. The repairs include the lining of the 48” sewer main and are scheduled to start on Monday, August 10, 2015 and continue through Friday August 28, 2015.

The inspection of an 18” line will take place from Monday, August 10, 2015 through Wednesday August 12, 2015 and again from Monday August 24, 2015 through Friday, August 28, 2015. During those periods, the sidewalk on Canal Road NW between Foxhall Road NW and the Key Bridge will be closed for pedestrians. Additionally, the traffic coming out of Georgetown University onto Canal Road will use the east bound entrance to exit from August 10 until August 12, 2015 and August 24 until August 25, 2015.

Important Information:  
Temporary traffic signs will be set up throughout the area to alert motorists and pedestrians to the upcoming closures. To keep everyone safe, the posted speed limits should be observed and obeyed when travelling through this area. DC Water is working closely with NPS and DDOT to ensure minimal disruption during this work.   
With nearly 1,800 miles of sewer lines throughout its service area, DC Water appreciates notification from the public if a sanitary sewer spill or leak is suspected. Please call the 24-hour Emergency Command Center at 202-612-3400 at any time to report water or sewer emergencies in the District of Columbia. More information on the sewer system can be found at www.dcwater.com