IMPORTANT UPDATE

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) would like to extend its appreciation for your patience and understanding, while we continue working on the Reconstruction of the Monroe Street Bridge over WMATA & CSX tracks. As part of this project, DDOT will demolish the existing three span Monroe Street Bridge, and will construct a new three span bridge, including the associated roadway improvement. This reconstruction project is necessary to eliminate the existing bridge conditions deficiencies and increase safety for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians using the bridge.

Since it is completely unsafe to perform bridge demolition when CSX and Metro trains are running, DDOT’s contractor may be doing work during the hours of 12 AM to 5 AM. During these times when work is being done, the bridge may be closed to traffic.  Detours will be provided and there will be flaggers at the bridge to direct vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians safely through the construction zone. DDOT encourages all to stay alert and obey flaggers and construction signage.

Unfortunately, during the demolition phase of this project, this work can be a little noisy. We realize this may cause some inconvenience to the neighboring community, and we sincerely apologize for the noise levels. The project team is working to minimize the noise level as much as possible, and to complete the demolition phase as quickly and as safely as possible.

Thank you again for your patience and understanding, as we reconstruct a safer Monroe Street NE Bridge.

Sunday, May 27 – Saturday, June 2, 2018: Project Photos

Sunday, May 27 – Saturday, June 2, 2018: Project Updates
(There is work scheduled for Saturday, June 2nd)

Sunday May 27, 2018 - Friday June 1, 2018:

• The contractor worked at the north side of Monroe Street NE Bridge within the construction zone, installing and securing proposed reinforcing steel cage for piers in preparation for concrete placement. Contractor also excavated and installed proposed conduits, encased, backfilled and compacted at the intersection of 8th and Monroe Streets NE. Trenches secured using steel plates. All traffic maintained with two open-lanes eastbound and westbound. 

Saturday, June 2, 2018:

• The contractor worked at the north side of Monroe Street NE Bridge within the construction zone, installing and securing proposed reinforcing steel cage for piers in preparation for concrete placement. Concrete placement is scheduled for tonight. Contractor also excavated and installed proposed conduits, encased, backfilled and compacted at the intersection of 8th Street and Monroe Street NE. Trenches secured using steel plates. All traffic maintained with two open-lanes eastbound and westbound. 

PLEASE NOTE:

• Due to construction, there is no parking on Monroe Street from 7th - 8th Street NE.
• Signs directing motorist and bicyclist have been posted. Please stay alert and obey signage when traveling through this area.

Sunday, May 20 – Saturday, May 26, 2018: Project Photos

Sunday, May 20 – Saturday, May 26, 2018: Project Updates
(There is no work scheduled for Saturday, May 26th)

Sunday May 20, 2018 - Friday May 25, 2018:

• The contractor worked at the north side of Monroe Street NE Bridge within the construction zone, installing and securing proposed reinforcing steel cage for piers in preparation for concrete placement. Contractor also excavated and installed proposed conduits at the intersection of 8th Street and Monroe Street NE. Trenches secured using steel plates. All traffic maintained with two open-lanes eastbound and westbound. 

PLEASE NOTE:

• Due to construction, there is no parking on Monroe Street from 7th - 8th Street NE.
• Signs directing motorist and bicyclist have been posted. Please stay alert and obey signage when traveling through this area.

Sunday, May 13 – Saturday, May 19, 2018: Project Updates

No construction activity due to rain.

Sunday, May 6 – Saturday, May 12, 2018: Project Photos

Sunday, May 6 – Saturday, May 12, 2018: Project Updates
(There is no work scheduled for Saturday, May 12th)

Sunday May 6, 2018 - Friday May 11, 2018:

• The contractor worked at the north side of Monroe Street NE Bridge within the construction zone, installing proposed reinforcing steel cage for piers and setup forms for new abutments. Contractor also excavated and installed proposed conduits at the intersection of 8th Street and Monroe Street NE. Trenches secured using steel plates. All traffic maintained with two open-lanes eastbound and westbound. 

PLEASE NOTE:

• Due to construction, there is no parking on Monroe Street from 7th - 8th Street NE.
• Signs directing motorist and bicyclist have been posted. Please stay alert and obey signage when traveling through this area.

Sunday, April 29 – Saturday, May 5, 2018: Project Photos

Sunday, April 29 – Saturday, May 5, 2018: Project Updates
(There is no work scheduled for Saturday, May 5th)

Sunday April 29, 2018 - Friday May 4, 2018:

• The contractor worked at the north side of Monroe Street NE Bridge within the construction zone, cleaning existing rebars, sounded concrete at abutments and setup forms for new abutments and piers. Contractor also excavated for installation of proposed conduits at the intersection of 8th Street and Monroe Street NE. Trenches secured using steel plates. All traffic maintained with two open-lanes eastbound and westbound. The contractor will start Hoe Ramming/Breaking Concrete Roadway at the intersection of 8th Street and Monroe Street NE between the hours of 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM weather permitting.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Due to construction, there is no parking on Monroe Street from 7th - 8th Street NE.
• Signs directing motorist and bicyclist have been posted. Please stay alert and obey signage when traveling through this area.