Media Contact:  John Lisle at (202) 671-2004

(Washington, DC) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to close two intersections along H Street, NE this week to allow for the installation of streetcar slabs and tracks at those locations.

On Wednesday, August 26, the intersection of 4th and H Streets, NE will be closed from 9 am to 5 pm. In addition, the eastbound curb lane on H Street, NE between 3rd and 5th Streets will be closed to traffic.

Traffic on 4th Street will be redirected to 5th Street, NE. Flaggers and variable messages signs will help guide motorists and pedestrians around the work zone.

On Friday, August 28, the intersection of 7th and H Streets, NE will be closed from 9 am to 5 pm, as well as the eastbound curb lane on H Street between 6th and 8th Streets.

Traffic on 7th Street will be redirected to 8th Street, NE.

The streetcar track work is part of the comprehensive reconstruction of the H Street Corridor.  For more information about the project please visit ddot.dc.gov. Weekly progress reports are posted under “Major Construction Initiatives.”