Media Contact: Erik Linden, DDOT, 671-2004

(Washington, DC) The District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) has ended its short term closure of Foxhall Road, NW, between Reservoir Road and Nebraska Avenue. The roadway, which was closed for two weeks, is set to reopen by 6 pm today.

The short-term closure—part of a long term project—helped facilitate repairs on the project, which is running ahead of schedule. DDOT thanks residents and other motorists who use the roadway for their patience during repair work.

Ongoing work will require alternating lane closures and possible further short term closures.

Work Summary:

The year-long project consists of $4 million in streetscape upgrades and road construction on Foxhall Road between Nebraska Avenue and Canal Road, NW.

Construction is expected to be completed by June 2008.

The project includes 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.