Contact (Media Only): Erik Linden (202) 671-2004

(Washington, DC) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is pleased to announce it is scheduled to begin $4 million in streetscape upgrades and road construction on Foxhall Road between Nebraska Avenue and Canal Road, NW on Monday, June 25, 2007.

Construction is expected to be completed in approximately one year with expected completion in June 2008. The contractor is scheduled to work during the hours of 7 am and 7 pm Monday through Saturday. 

The project will include the following improvements:

• The intersection at Reservoir Road will be widened and a left-turn-only lane from eastbound Reservoir Road to northbound Foxhall Road will be added.
• Unsafe and deteriorating sections of curbs and gutters, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, pavement markings and traffic signs will be replaced. 
• A new retaining wall will be constructed at the northeast quadrant of the Foxhall Road intersection at Reservoir Road. 
• New traffic signals and street lighting will be installed at Reservoir Road and Foxhall Road. 
• The existing pavement on Foxhall Road from Canal Road to Nebraska Avenue will be milled and completely resurfaced. 

At least one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction during construction. Access to the adjacent residences will be also be maintained. Areas of curbside parking will be restricted on Foxhall Road during the construction as determined necessary.

Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through the work zone during the project. Letters explaining the scope of work are being delivered by DDOT staff to residents in the affected area.