Project Overview
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) move onto the St. Elizabeth’s Campus required substantial improvements to
the I-295/Malcolm X Interchange. Congress established General Services Administration (GSA) as the lead agency to
implement the DHS consolidation, including all transportation improvements. GSA secured the services of a Consultant to
prepare the design and construction plans for the I-295/Malcolm X Interchange. GSA developed final design plans,
specifications, and bid documents. Then, transferred the documents to DDOT through Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) for construction.
The project scope of work includes bridges, retaining walls, reconfiguration of interchanges, storm drainage, lighting,
extensive landscaping, continuous shared use path, and other related improvements.
The DDOT team will communicate with residents, ANC Commissioners, civic organization leaders, businesses, and other
stakeholders to provide periodic updates on the status of the project.
Key Design Elements
- Provide Access to the Department of Homeland Security
- Headquarters
- Facilitate Access to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB)
- Increase motorist safety by bringing the Interchange up to
- AASHTO and DDOT Standards
- Add I-295 Southbound Access to Malcolm X Avenue
- Improve Access to Community Resources
Milestones
Begin Construction: Late Summer 2018
Complete Construction: Spring 2022
Project Contact
Diyar Bozkurt, DDOT Project Manager
[email protected]
