The work spans Eastern Avenue between 63rd Street and Division Avenue.

Contact (Media Only): Erik Linden (202) 671-2004; Karyn LeBlanc (202) 671-3490

(Washington, DC) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) began upgrading the existing streetlights on Eastern Avenue between 63rd Street and Division Avenue, NE, on May 22. This project is scheduled to be completed by December 2006, weather permitting.

Construction involves the installation of black pendant poles fitted with teardrop fixtures and 250-watt high-pressure sodium lamps, manholes/handholes, conduits and cable.

All existing streetlight poles and fixtures will be replaced and/or removed. Construction will include permanent repairs to all disturbed areas on the roads and sidewalks.

Construction will be accomplished as follows:

• Start date was May 22 and will be completed by December 25.
• Contractor's working hours will be 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday. (Except holidays and some Saturdays if needed.)

During construction, a portion or the entire street may be closed to motorists based on the approved Maintenance of Traffic Control Plan. Parking will be restricted and 'No Parking' signs will be posted 72 hours in advance of any construction.

Check DDOT's website for weekly schedules*, design layouts* and updates.