TRAFFIC ADVISORY
December 19, 2023
This message provides an update regarding the streetscape construction activity underway on the exterior of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This work is scheduled through January 2024 and includes removal of existing trees, pavers and base material where the new planters will be installed. New trees will be planted during the spring planting season. In the interest of public safety during this process, bicycle racks are cordoning off the work area which includes the curb lane and a portion of the sidewalk, while allowing for pedestrian access.
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Construction work on N Street (between Seventh and Ninth Streets, NW) has concluded. Benches and planter boxes are installed; trees and shrubbery are planted.
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Phase 1 and Phase 2 construction work on the 1200 block of Ninth Street (between M and N Streets, NW) has concluded; trees and shrubbery are planted.
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Work on the 1100 block of Ninth Street (between L and M Streets, NW) has concluded. Benches and planter boxes are installed; trees and shrubbery are planted.
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Work on the 1100 block of Seventh Street (between L and M Streets, NW) began early July and concluded in October. Benches and planter boxes are installed; trees and shrubbery are planted.
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Work on the 1000 block of Seventh Street (between L and Allen Y. Lew Place, NW) began mid-September and concluded mid-November. Benches and planter boxes are installed; trees and shrubbery are planted.
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has issued permits to the contractor for temporary occupancy of the spaces from the curb lane to the bicycle lanes. As per the approved DDOT permit, the bike lane will not be disrupted during this work. Bicycle rack barriers have been put in place for safety reasons.
The anticipated schedule for the remainder of the work (by area, weather permitting and barring unforeseen circumstances) is as follows:
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Ninth Street (between L and Mt. Vernon Place, NW): Work began mid-October and will conclude by the end of February.
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We have also begun changing out all of the bulbs of the streetlights around the building, per requirement by DDOT. This work involves repainting the streetlight poles once weather permits.
Throughout the construction and to the extent possible, at least half of the sidewalk in each affected area will remain available for pedestrian access. There may be brief, intermittent sidewalk closures for public safety reasons.
Construction schedule dates are estimated. Updates and/or changes to the schedule will be provided as additional details become available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
