Completed Ahead of Schedule - Two Lanes Repaved in Both Directions
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has completed the repaving of four of the six lanes on Benning Road, NE. There are now smooth lanes open to traffic, two in each direction, from 16th Street to Oklahoma Avenue.
In April, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and DDOT Director Gabe Klein announced crews would accelerate the construction by working double shifts to complete the repaving of two lanes in each direction by August 15. The paving was completed this week, nearly eight weeks ahead of schedule.
“We promised the community we would get this work done as quickly as possible,” said Director Klein, “and I’m pleased to announce we’re keeping that promise. DDOT’s engineers and the contractor, Capital Paving, have done a great job and if you drive down Benning you will see and feel the results.”
The remaining roadwork on Benning, from 16th Street to Oklahoma Ave., including the repaving of the two center lanes and installation of streetcar tracks, is still on schedule to be completed in Dec.2009.
The federally funded $35 million “Great Streets” project includes the phased reconstruction of Benning Road, NE from 14th and H Streets to Oklahoma Ave. It also includes portions of Maryland Avenue and Bladensburg Road.
Work on the project includes:
• Reconstruction of the roadway with new brick gutters and granite curbs
• Sidewalk restoration featuring a pedestrian-friendly exposed aggregate surface treatment.
• Safety Improvements including new crosswalks, wheelchair ramps, and driveway entrances
• New Streetlights and traffic signal upgrades
• Upgraded water mains, storm drains, inlet basins and sewer lines.
• Landscaping improvements, coordinated with the adjacent Starburst Intersection Project.
• Installation of Streetcar tracks.
The final portion of the project will be the completion of the starburst intersection where H Street, Benning Road, Bladensburg Road and Maryland Avenue come together. That work includes the construction of a plaza with a historical mural and other outdoor attractions for the neighborhood, and is scheduled to be completed in April 2010.
Note: The above was sent from DDOT on 06/24/09
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4.23.2009
Benning Rd Reconstruction Project Completion Scheduled for Dec. 2009
Mayor Fenty and DDOT Announce plans to Expedite Benning Road Great Streets Project - Construction Crews Will Work Double Shifts
(Click HERE to visit DDOT's Benning Road Reconstruction Project website)
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) today announced the acceleration of construction work on Benning Road, NE. On a visit to the work site with DDOT Director Gabe Klein, Mayor Fenty announced crews will now work double shifts to complete the repaving of two travel lanes in each direction by mid-August. In addition, all of the roadwork on Benning, from 16th Street to Oklahoma Ave., including the repaving of the center lanes and installation of streetcar tracks, is now scheduled to be completed in Dec.2009.
“I have personally heard from many residents who have been impacted by this important project,” said Mayor Fenty. “I have asked DDOT and Director Klein to do everything humanly possible to speed up the construction and return this great street to the citizens of the District of Columbia.”
The Benning Road Great Streets Project was originally scheduled to be completed by early 2010, but utility-related work has delayed some aspects of the project, including the reconstruction of the roadway.
“Although the delays have been out of our control,” said Director Klein, “the District has decided to incorporate double shifts for construction crews in an effort to get back on schedule, and get Benning Road repaved and reopened – as promised – by the end of the year.”
The federally funded $35 million project includes the phased reconstruction of Benning Road, NE from 14th and H Streets to Oklahoma Ave. It also includes portions of Maryland Avenue and Bladensburg Road.
Work on the project includes:
+ Reconstruction of the roadway with new brick gutters and granite curbs
+ Sidewalk restoration featuring a pedestrian-friendly exposed aggregate surface treatment.
+ Safety Improvements including new crosswalks, wheelchair ramps, and driveway entrances
+ New Streetlights and traffic signal upgrades
+ Upgraded water mains, storm drains, inlet basins and sewer lines.
+ Landscaping improvements, coordinated with the adjacent Starburst Intersection Project.
+ Installation of Streetcar tracks.
The final portion of the project will be the completion of the starburst intersection where H Street, Benning Road, Bladensburg Road and Maryland Avenue come together. That work includes the construction of a plaza with a historical mural and other outdoor attractions for the neighborhood, and is scheduled to be completed in April 2010.
The above information has been extracted from DDOT's Traffic Advisory email alert.
(Click HERE to visit DDOT's Benning Road Reconstruction Project website)
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) today announced the acceleration of construction work on Benning Road, NE. On a visit to the work site with DDOT Director Gabe Klein, Mayor Fenty announced crews will now work double shifts to complete the repaving of two travel lanes in each direction by mid-August. In addition, all of the roadwork on Benning, from 16th Street to Oklahoma Ave., including the repaving of the center lanes and installation of streetcar tracks, is now scheduled to be completed in Dec.2009.
“I have personally heard from many residents who have been impacted by this important project,” said Mayor Fenty. “I have asked DDOT and Director Klein to do everything humanly possible to speed up the construction and return this great street to the citizens of the District of Columbia.”
The Benning Road Great Streets Project was originally scheduled to be completed by early 2010, but utility-related work has delayed some aspects of the project, including the reconstruction of the roadway.
“Although the delays have been out of our control,” said Director Klein, “the District has decided to incorporate double shifts for construction crews in an effort to get back on schedule, and get Benning Road repaved and reopened – as promised – by the end of the year.”
The federally funded $35 million project includes the phased reconstruction of Benning Road, NE from 14th and H Streets to Oklahoma Ave. It also includes portions of Maryland Avenue and Bladensburg Road.
Work on the project includes:
+ Reconstruction of the roadway with new brick gutters and granite curbs
+ Sidewalk restoration featuring a pedestrian-friendly exposed aggregate surface treatment.
+ Safety Improvements including new crosswalks, wheelchair ramps, and driveway entrances
+ New Streetlights and traffic signal upgrades
+ Upgraded water mains, storm drains, inlet basins and sewer lines.
+ Landscaping improvements, coordinated with the adjacent Starburst Intersection Project.
+ Installation of Streetcar tracks.
The final portion of the project will be the completion of the starburst intersection where H Street, Benning Road, Bladensburg Road and Maryland Avenue come together. That work includes the construction of a plaza with a historical mural and other outdoor attractions for the neighborhood, and is scheduled to be completed in April 2010.
The above information has been extracted from DDOT's Traffic Advisory email alert.
4.22.2009
Benning Road Traffic Advisory
Benning Road, NE Curb Lane Paving
Eastbound Traffic will be Restricted to One Lane on Thursday, April 23
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to do road paving work in the curb lane on the eastbound side of Benning Road, NE on Thursday, April 23. The work will be conducted between 6 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and eastbound traffic will be restricted to one lane between 20th Street, NE and Oklahoma Avenue, NE. Traffic delays are anticipated and motorists are advised to plan alternate routes if possible.
The work is expected to be completed in one day. However, it requires good weather and if the work is postponed the alternate dates are April 24 and 25.
Metro Bus stops at 21st Street, 23rd Street and Oklahoma Avenue will be accessible except for the following times:
· 21st Street stop will be closed from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
· 23rd Street stop will be closed from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
· Oklahoma Avenue stop will be closed from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
For more information about the Benning Road Great Streets Project, please visit DDOT's website.
The above information has been extracted from DDOT's Traffic Advisory email alert.
Eastbound Traffic will be Restricted to One Lane on Thursday, April 23
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to do road paving work in the curb lane on the eastbound side of Benning Road, NE on Thursday, April 23. The work will be conducted between 6 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and eastbound traffic will be restricted to one lane between 20th Street, NE and Oklahoma Avenue, NE. Traffic delays are anticipated and motorists are advised to plan alternate routes if possible.
The work is expected to be completed in one day. However, it requires good weather and if the work is postponed the alternate dates are April 24 and 25.
Metro Bus stops at 21st Street, 23rd Street and Oklahoma Avenue will be accessible except for the following times:
· 21st Street stop will be closed from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
· 23rd Street stop will be closed from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
· Oklahoma Avenue stop will be closed from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
For more information about the Benning Road Great Streets Project, please visit DDOT's website.
The above information has been extracted from DDOT's Traffic Advisory email alert.
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