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Prompt #3: Construction Information

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Subject reference: Construction Information

Constitution Avenue -- PRA-NAMA 10(2)

Constitution Avenue

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

REHABILITATION OF CONSTITUTION AVENUE NW FROM 15TH STREET TO 23RD STREET

PROJECT PRA-NAMA 10(2)

Traffic Sign

Construction Updates

This section will be updated on a weekly basis.

Work for May 12 through May 19, 2012

  • Roadway repairs at the utility trench at 16th Street
  • Complete miscellaneous work

TRAFFIC CONTROL/WEEKEND & NIGHT WORK

  • Weekdays: Monday, May 14 to Friday, May 18 (9:30am – 3:30pm) – Expect minor, temporary lane closures between 23rd and 15th Streets
  • Notes: The intention is to remove lane closures at the end of the each work shift; however curb lanes may remain closed for safety reasons. Work may proceed during rush hours as long as two (2) lanes of traffic are maintained in each direction.
  • Night work:  No night work is scheduled
  • Weekend Work:
    • Saturday, May 12 – no work is scheduled.
    • Saturday, May 19 – no work is scheduled.

Further Details

 

General Project Description

The project consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 0.9 miles of Constitution Avenue between 15th and 23rd Streets NW. Work includes re-constructing sections of roadway, replacement of the storm drainage system, granite curb installation, lighting replacement and new sidewalks on both sides of Constitution Avenue. Some large trees will be removed during this project.

The project will result in improved road safety on one of the most-heavily thoroughfares in Washington, D.C.

Traffic Control / Affects to Public:

Reconstruction work will take place overnight, on weekends, but also during daytime, weekday hours. Traffic delays are expected. Motorists and pedestrians will be notified of lane closures through the use of construction signs and variable message boards, which will be posted during the entire construction process.

Construction should proceed starting at 23rd Street moving to 15th Street.

Work may occur during the day, nights and weekends, or at times, 24 hours a day. The public may encounter four lanes closed in one block sections during rehabilitation. Work may proceed during the rush hours, provided no more than four lanes are closed.

Design/Construction Schedule:

This project was awarded on February 25, 2010. Major construction is scheduled to begin April 11, 2011. Expected completion is spring 2012.

Location Map

Map illustration of project site