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contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
9 April, 2013
DC Water Christens Giant Tunnel Boring Machine

"Lady Bird" will be lowered underground to begin largest construction project in the District since building of Metro System

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
4 April, 2013
DC Water Names Underwriters for Future Bond Sales
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
27 March, 2013
DC Water Emergency Repair Results in Temporary Lane Closures at M and Water Streets, SE Beginning March 26
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
18 March, 2013
DC Water Reminds Customers to Conserve Water
During Fix a Leak Week, March 18-24
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
12 March, 2013
Meet your Water Utility in your Ward

DC Water Announces Town Hall Meetings with General Manager George Hawkins

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
11 March, 2013
Spring Cleaning the Water Distribution System
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
8 March, 2013
DC Water Board of Directors Approves Strategic Plan

Blue Horizon 2020 Sets Vision for the Future of the Authority

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
7 March, 2013
Bryant Street NW Road Closure Begins March 11, 2013

DC Water to Replace Major Transmission Mains in NW
DDOT/DC Water Coordinating Road Closure

contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
22 February, 2013
DC Water Extends Water Drop Mascot Auditions
contract for construction of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT)
21 February, 2013
Clean Rivers Project Construction on Rhode Island Avenue Begins February 22
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Canal Road Slope Stabilization Project Nears End; Off-peak Lane Closure to Replant Slope

TRAFFIC ADVISORY - CLEAN RIVERS - POTOMAC RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT

DC Water is in the final stretch of its slope stabilization project along Canal Road NW, a critical project that will pave the way for Potomac River Tunnel construction at this site. Beginning, the week of December 15, 2025, one westbound lane of Canal Road will be closed during daytime, off-peak hours on weekdays and Saturdays to hydroseed the slope.

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A helicopter lowers a drill rig to workers on the Potomac River.
DC Water begins drilling in Potomac River to explore options to rehab underwater sewer line
When one of your major sewer lines runs through the Potomac River, a backhoe and trencher won't do. That's why we've got helicopters carrying a 14-ton drill and workers suspended midair over the Potomac.
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