(Washington, DC) – On Monday, April 1, 2019, construction crews will begin utility location work in the 600-block of Rhode Island Avenue, NW. Traffic and parking restrictions will be in effect on Rhode Island Avenue, 6^th Street, NW and R Street, NW. The work will be done in four phases that will last approximately 2 days each. The work will be conducted between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM and is expected to conclude on or about April 12^th.

Travel and Parking Restrictions

Phase 1

Utility location work will begin on Monday, April 1, 2019, by occupying two lanes of eastbound traffic on the 600-block of Rhode Island Avenue. Eastbound travel lanes on Rhode Island Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic from 8^th Street to 6^th Street. Parking restrictions will also be in effect between 8^th Street and 6^th Street on eastbound Rhode Island Avenue.

Phase 2

Utility location work in Phase 2 will occupy two northbound lanes of 6^th Street between Rhode Island Avenue and R Street. Eastbound travel lanes on Rhode Island Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic from 7^th Street to 6^th Street. Northbound traffic on 6^th Street will be reduced to one lane between Q Street and Rhode Island Avenue. Parking restrictions will be in place on the northbound 1600-block of 6^th Street and the 600-block of Rhode Island Avenue.

Phase 3

Utility location work in Phase 3 will occupy the southbound lanes of 6^th Street between Rhode Island Avenue and R Street. Right turns from eastbound Rhode Island Avenue will not be permitted onto 6^th Street.  Southbound traffic on 6^th Street will be directed around the construction area by turning right on 7^th Street then left on Q Street to access 6^th Street.

Phase 4

Utility location work in Phase 4 will occupy the parking and bicycle lane on the 600-block of R Street. Parking will not be permitted on the 600-block of R Street. The bicycle lane will also be closed. Bicyclists will be directed to use southbound 6^th Street with a right onto P Street and right onto 7^th Street to access Rhode Island Avenue.

Additional Information

• People who live or work near the affected locations will notice additional construction equipment and personnel as well as noise associated with construction activities.
• Commuters and pedestrians will notice road signs and/or flagging personnel directing them around the work site.

Project Details

The Northeast Boundary Tunnel is the largest component of the Clean Rivers Project. It begins south of RFK Stadium and will extend north to Rhode Island Avenue NE and west to 6^th Street NW. When complete, the approximately five-mile long tunnel will significantly reduce chronic flooding in areas it serves, as well as reduce the amount of combined sewer overflows into the Anacostia River by 98%.

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For more information, please contact

Email: dccleanrivers@dcwater.com

24/7 NEBT Hotline: (800) 988-6151

Northeast Boundary Tunnel Project Website: dcwater.com/NEBT