Contact (Media Only): Erik Linden (202) 671-2004 and Karyn LeBlanc (202) 671-3490
DDOT will hold a media briefing this Thursday for the July-August closure and renovation of Frederick Douglass Bridge (also known as the South Capitol Street Bridge). Learn about:
- Traffic detours
- Construction plans and schedule
- Commuter solutions
- What the Douglass Bridge will look like this fall, following its "Extreme Makeover"
- Other near-term South Capitol Street improvements
- Get the first peek at DDOT's new video about efforts to transform the Douglass Bridge and overall South Capitol Street Corridor.
| Who |
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Emeka Moneme, Director, DDOT
Councilmember Tommy Wells, Ward 6
Councilmember Kwame Brown, At-Large
John Deatrick, Deputy Director-Chief Engineer, DDOT
Other invited guests |
| What |
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Briefing for media and community members regarding the July and August closure and major renovation of the 55-year old Frederick Douglass Bridge (also known as the South Capitol Street Bridge). |
| When |
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10 am, Thursday, June 7, 2007 |
| Where |
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Matthew Henson Earth Conservation Center (ECC)
2000 Half Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024 |
Driving
Directions: |
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From 395 North, get onto 295 South, take the South Capitol Street exit and stay right on
South Capitol Street, SW. Turn right onto Potomac Avenue, SW. Turn left onto Half Street, SW.
Limited parking located on site and along Half Street, SW |
Closest
Metro: |
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Navy Yard Metro
DDOT will be providing shuttle service every 15 minutes from 9 am—Noon. |
Interested media RSVP in advance to DDOT’s Karyn Leblanc at (202) 671-3490.