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

(Washington, DC)  The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising residents, workers and visitors that the following special events and construction activity scheduled for this weekend could impact traffic in the District.

Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridge Swing Span Opening Sunday

DDOT is scheduled to close the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge (aka South Capitol Street Bridge) for routine testing, from 4 am to approximately 9 am on Sunday, November 8, 2009.

During normal opening and closing operations, the swing span is lowered and then turned or “swung” around in order to allow water traffic to pass. Crews test the swing span each month to ensure it operates properly and make any necessary repairs.

The bridge will be reopened to traffic as soon as the test opening and related repairs are completed. In most cases the work is completed ahead of schedule.

Race to End Women’s Cancer

This event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 8, from 7 am to 11 am.

The following streets will be closed for the event:

• Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 13th and 14th Streets, 12 am to 3 pm

In addition, the following streets will be closed for the race from 5:30 am to approximately 10:30 am:

• Pennsylvania Avenue, NW from13th Street to 3rd Street
• 3rd Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• Independence Avenue, SW from 7th Street to 3rd Street
• 4th Street, SW from Independence Avenue to E Street
• 2nd Street, SW from Independence Avenue to D Street
• Washington Avenue, SW from 2nd Street to Independence Avenue

For more information, please visit the official website for the event at gcfrace.com.