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Prompt #3: Construction Information

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Subject reference: Construction Information

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Ohio Drive near the Lincoln Memorial -- PRA-NAMA 11(4)

The Ohio Drive project site near Lincoln Memorial, scenic view of traffic & bicyclists in front of the Watergate steps along the Potomac River

District Of Columbia

Rehabilitation of Ohio Drive and Old Constitution Avenue

Traffic Sign

This section will be updated on a weekly basis.

The project was substantially complete on December 3, 2010. However, there are a few items of corrective work that will be performed in June 2011.

Construction Updates

Work for July 30, to August 6, 2011

  • Beginning Wednesday, June 8, 2011, expect possible temporary single lane closures on eastbound and/or westbound Ohio Drive from 9am to 3pm.

Traffic Control/Weekend and Night Work

  • Weekdays:
  • Night work:
  • Weekend work:
Further Details

General Project Description

The project consists of the rehabilitation of Ohio Drive from Independence Avenue and 23rd Street to Old Constitution Avenue and the resurfacing of Old Constitution Avenue. The work on Ohio Drive includes pavement reconstruction, curb and sidewalk replacements, and Superpave asphalt concrete pavement. The work on Old Constitution Avenue includes asphalt pavement milling, selective full-depth patching, and Superpave asphalt concrete pavement overlay. Both roadways include drainage improvements and other miscellaneous work.

Design/Construction Schedule:

This project was awarded on January 21, 2010. Construction is expected to begin April 25, 2010. The project was substantially completed on December 3, 2010.

Location Map

Map illustration of project site