FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Interstate Sign Replacement on I-395 Requires Ramp Closure (Night Work)
(Washington, DC)—The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close the ramp from the 9th Street Expressway to I-395 Southbound to perform construction activities along I-395 for future sign structure replacements. The work area will be on I-395 Southbound in the auxiliary lanes between the 9th Street and 12th Street Expressways through March 28. These closures and detours will take place during the overnight period of 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
Vehicles will be detoured for the ramp closure using D Street SW, 7th Street SW, 9th Street SW, and Maine Avenue SW, as indicated in the map below. Notable delays should be expected around the project area and motorists are advised to use an alternative route, if possible.
These closures are required for construction activities associated with the following DDOT project:
Interstate 395 Sign Structure Improvement Project
The Interstate 395 (I-395) Sign Structure project focuses on the replacement and repair of existing sign structures along the I-395 corridor. This includes the corridor-wide furnishing and installation of overhead traffic guide signs (sign mounting structures and panels), electrical systems, and lighting fixtures. There will also be the removal of existing overhead signs, sign structures, and electrical systems. The project will provide corridor wide improvements to the guide signing and lighting between the 12th Street Expressway and D Street, SW.
Motorists are urged to use caution as they travel in these areas, to anticipate moderate delays, and to be mindful of construction personnel.
For more information about I-395 Sign Structure Improvement Project, visit https://ddot.dc.gov/page/i-395-sign-structure-improvement-project..
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