Northeast
Boundary Tunnel Project
Florida Avenue NW Construction Site Newsletter
April 3, 2019
Greetings,
This newsletter
provides an update of the sequence of construction work at the
First Street NW Construction Site. We know how impactful this work
will be on residents and businesses. Our goal is to help you
anticipate the construction work and its impacts for the remainder
of 2019.
FSPS
Construction Work Sequence
1. Mobilization:
DC Water’s contractor for the Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT) is
preparing to mobilize at the First Street Pumping Station
Construction Site located at the intersection of Thomas Street NW
and First Street NW. Mobilization includes installing erosion and
sediment control elements and security fencing around the perimeter
of the site. Work will begin on or about April 8, 2019.
This construction site will remain in
place for 8 months. Impacts—
24-Hour Parking Restrictions:
Parking will be restricted on the south side of the
100-block of Thomas Street NW between First
Street NW and the alley.
Pedestrian Access:
Pedestrians will be directed to walk on the north
side of the 100-block of Thomas Street NW.
2. Median Removal on
Rhode Island Avenue NW:
The contractor is preparing to remove portions of the two medians
on Rhode Island Avenue NW between North Capitol Street NW and 2nd
Street NW. While the construction was scheduled to begin March 11,
work was delayed as we worked with the District Department of
Transportation and the Urban Forestry Division to further reduce
the number of trees removed from the medians while assuring the
construction site is safe. When NEBT construction is complete, the
medians will be restored and new trees will be planted. Median
removal work will be completed in two phases. Work
will begin for Phase 1 on or about April 9, 2019. Phase 2 will
immediately follow Phase 1.
Phase 1:
The contractor will remove the median on Rhode Island Avenue NW between
2nd Street NW and First Street NW to prepare for
detours and lane shifts. Duration—2.5 weeks. Impacts—
Travel and Parking Restrictions:
Traffic on Rhode Island Avenue will be reduced from
three lanes to two lanes and 24-hour parking restrictions will
be in place:
The eastbound side of Rhode Island Avenue NW between 3rd Street NW and First
Street NW.
The westbound side of Rhode Island Avenue NW between North Capitol Street NW and
2nd Street NW.
Phase 2:
The contractor will remove the median along Rhode Island Avenue NW between
First Street NW and North Capitol Street. Duration—2.5
weeks. Impacts—
Travel and Parking Restrictions:
Traffic on Rhode Island Avenue NW will be reduced
from three lanes to two lanes and 24-hour parking restrictions
will be in place:
The eastbound side of Rhode Island Avenue NW between 3rd Street NW and First
Street NW.
The westbound side of Rhode Island Avenue NW between North Capitol Street NW and
2nd Street NW.
3. Jet Grout Plant
Installation:
Jet grouting is a construction method for ground improvement
or soil stabilization. Crews will set up the jet grout plant and install
the required instrumentation to monitor operations. We
will update you when this work is scheduled to begin. Duration—3
weeks. Impacts—
24-Hour Parking Restrictions:
Parking will be restricted on the westbound side of
Rhode Island Avenue NW near the intersection of First Street
NW. Parking will also be restricted on First Street NW between
Thomas Street NW and Rhode Island Avenue NW.
4. Jet Grouting:
The contractor will install jet grout columns in the intersection
of First Street NW and Rhode Island Avenue NW. Duration—8
months. Impacts—
Travel and Parking Restrictions:
Rhode Island Avenue NW between 2nd Street NW and
North Capitol Street will be reduced to two lanes of traffic
in each direction.
24-Hour parking restrictions will be in place
on the eastbound and westbound sides of Rhode Island
Avenue NW between North Capitol
Street and 2nd Street NW.
Learn More at the
Tunnel Forum
Tunnel Forum Meeting, April 11, 2019,
6:30 PM—8:00 PM.United Planning Organization, 301 Rhode Island Ave.
NW, Washington, DC 20001.The construction team will provide updates of
construction work and impacts and answer your questions.
From: Kenyan R. McDuffie, DC
Councilmember Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 3:11 PM Subject:PRESS RELEASE: Legislation Creates Commission to Review Names
of District Memorials and Places
Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Introduces
Legislation to Create a Commission to Review Names of District
Memorials and Places
Legislation
Creates a Commission to Review Controversial Monuments, Markers,
and Symbols, including Statues, Street Names, and School Names in
the District of Columbia
For
Immediate Release: April 3,
2019 Contact: Nolan Treadway, (202)
445-0361, ntreadway@dccouncil.us
Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday,
Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Chair Pro Tempore and Chair of
the Committee on Business and Economic Development introduced the Advisory Commission on
Monuments, Markers, and Symbols Establishment Act of 2019.
This legislation directs the mayor to establish an advisory
commission to make recommendations regarding controversial
monuments, markers, and symbols, such as statues, street names, and
school names, that are seen as oppressive and inconsistent with
District of Columbia values. After consulting experts and engaging
the residents of the District of Columbia, the Commission will
submit a report containing its recommendations to the Council and
Mayor.
This legislation builds on Councilmember McDuffie’s
recent call to change the name of his alma mater, Woodrow Wilson
High School, and the community-led effort to rename what is now
known as Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School (formerly Benjamin Orr
Elementary) in Ward 8.
With introduction, Councilmember
McDuffie said:
"A symbol or monument can be
benign to one person and be deeply offensive to another. The
advisory commission established in this legislation will review our
symbols and monuments in a thorough and thoughtful way, that will
allow all District residents to enjoy our public spaces."
The The D.C. Policy Center has published the first in a series of articles that come out of our research for Mapping Segregation in Washington DC (https://t.co/PfKcPrkAaA).... https://t.co/IiDoYkkFlX
See this Email exchange this morning from neighbors on Randolph Place NW:
a) That
is shocking, both in the fact that it is so blatant and during broad daylight,
as well as the extremely high quality of your home security video camera, which
never ceases to amaze me.
We should definitely look out for / report this person. Unfortunately, I
do not know whose car that is, but we should share this video with the owner if
we can. Maybe post on Nextdoor and Scott’s listserv as well?
b) Totally
shocking! Can anybody get this to Scott? It happened so recently and the khaki
pants and hair really make this guy stand out. Perhaps we could find him?
Owner
has been outside my house. He is beside himself. The police still have not even
shown up!
c) The police have shown up. Here is the Nest video link.
Catch CM McDuffie talking to @MikevWUSA abt his bill to build new statues honoring women and people of color in DC: “It is a beautifully diverse city, and we should have statues that reflect the beautiful diversity of the DC area” https://t.co/sRY9uyj1ni
Nearly a year ago,
Howard University narrowed down the teams in the running
to redevelop the 2.2 acres between Georgia Avenue and 8th Street NW
between V and W Streets. Now, a development team has been selected and the
vision for the site is coming into focus.
On Monday, Howard
University announced that The Bond Partnership would transform the Bond Bread
Factory and Washington Railway & Electric Company buildings at 2112-2146
Georgia Avenue NW (map) into a 600,000 square-foot
mixed-use destination. Howard University Real Estate Executive
Anthony Freeman shared with UrbanTurf that the development is expected to
include roughly 450 residential units, 156 hotel rooms, and up to 300 parking
spaces, all subject to zoning and historic preservation approval.
From: Barnes, Dianne (SMD 5E09)
<5e09 anc.dc.gov=""> Sent: Monday, April 1, 2019 4:31 PM To: Barnes, Dianne (SMD 5E09) <5e09 anc.dc.gov=""> Subject:5E09 SMD News to Use
Community Awareness: Please
review and share the attachments.
Respectfully Submitted By,
C. Dianne Barnes, Commissioner
Cell: 202-409-7155
Email: 5E09@anc.dc.gov
See this 04-01-2019 message from Bloomingdale resident Horacio Sierra:
I am selling my condo in the Parker Flats building. I am going
to try and Sell By Owner at first since I'm not in an immediate rush to sell.
Please see the flyer below and share it with friends who might be interested. I
will hold an Open House this weekend, April 6 and April 7, 1:00 to 5:00. The
perk to selling by owner is that everyone saves on the 6% commission fee if
there are no realtors involved. Folks can contact me at horaciowrites at
gmail.com or the number on the flyer with questions. I've enjoyed living
here but it's time to start a new chapter in my life.
