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

(Washington, DC) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is pleased to announce it is launching work on Klingle Bridge in Northwest. The historic bridge — on Connecticut Avenue between Macomb Street and Devonshire Place — is set to undergo a planned rehabilitation. The $9 million project is a combination of federal and local funds.

The first stage of the rehabilitation includes work on the under-belly of the bridge and work on the sidewalks of the bridge. The sidewalk on the east side of the bridge will be closed to pedestrians to facilitate work. Proper signage is being posted to alert pedestrians to use the west side of the bridge. Once work is completed on the east side of the bridge, pedestrian flow will switch to the west sidewalk. Hours of work are Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 7 pm.

Work on the bridge will include removal of old lead-based paint, cleaning the bridge girders, repairing/replacing components of the under girding and bridge surface, and rehabilitation to the sidewalks and road surface. Weather permitting, the project is slated to be completed in 18 months. DDOT will continue to update the public on the progress of the project.

DDOT encourages motorists to use caution when passing through the work zone and pedestrians should use care and cross at signalized intersections.