P Street Bridge Construction

Due to the deterioration of the bridge span and columns, P Street Bridge is due for a complete overhaul. It has been scheduled for re-construction for over two years!

Work already begun on the project includes new striping of the bridge and the adjacent construction zone, as well as signs leading into and away from the site. Demolition of the bridge will start later this week (4/28 - 5/2) after the National Park Service gives final approval for the protection shield on the underside of the bridge -- and the protection shield is in place. This will keep debris from falling onto the roadway and bike path.

Construction Zone Residents have noted the length of the construction zone. It is longer than described by DDOT personnel during public meetings prior to the start of the project. DDOT's Traffic Safety Division is now working with Martins Construction on possible modifications. DDOT's goal is keeping traffic flowing while maintaining a safe work zone with the least amount of impact to the community. DDOT has also gotten a request for changes in both signals and turning restrictions at the intersections of P and 22nd and 23rd Streets. We will be looking at possibilities for improvements to ease traffic congestion.

Parking spaces Thanks to a suggestion from a resident, DDOT staff looked into, and were able to allow, parking at spaces on the west side of 23rd Street. Approximately 20 new spaces are available for parking at anytime by all users.

Notification of Rock Creek Parkway drivers Backups have been noted on Rock Creek Parkway related to the P Street Bridge construction. DDOT is working with NPS on putting up message boards along Rock Creek Parkway to inform drivers to take alternate routes.

Truck Restrictions DDOT and Councilmember Evan's office has asked MPD for increased enforcement of truck restrictions. One Truck Detour sign on the west side of the bridge was down for a few days, but has now been replaced.

Street Cleaning Residents have asked whether street cleaning can be removed on streets in order to make more parking available. Street cleaning is controlled by the Department of Public Works and is usually removed by petition. Councilmember Evans staff is assisting in streamlining this process with further consultation with the community.

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