Weekday Road Closure for 16th Street NW Landscaped Medians Project Beginning October 19 – December 31, 2026

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Long-Term Weekday Road Closure for 16 th Street NW Landscaped Medians Project Beginning October 19 - December 31, 2026

(Washington, DC) -

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin roadway median construction along 16th Street NW between H Street NW and K Street NW as part of the 16th Street Landscaped Medians Project, which will include enhancing the median with landscaped plantings, removal of impervious surface, and upgraded crosswalks.

The Phase 1 median construction detour will begin on Monday, October 19, 2026, and last about two (2) months, with work expected to be complete on November 25, 2026. Construction will take place on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. 16th Street NW between I Street NW and K Street NW will be closed to all traffic, with detours at westbound I Street NW, 17th Street NW, and eastbound K Street NW.

Phase 1 Detour ( October 19 - November 25, 2026)

The Phase 2 detour for median construction will begin on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and last approximately one (1) month, with work expected to be complete on December 31, 2026. Construction will take place on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. 16th Street NW between H Street NW and I Street NW will be closed to all traffic, with detours at eastbound H Street NW, Vermont Ave NW, and westbound I Street NW.

Phase 2 Detour (November 25 - December 31, 2026)

All detours will include ADA accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Work behind the barriers in both phases will take place during standard construction hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

All roadway users are advised to stay alert and be observant of signage and work zones while traveling in this area. Traffic controls, including signage, will be in place to guide motorists safely through the work zones.

DDOT thanks the traveling public for their patience as we work to improve the safety and longevity of this critical transportation link.

To learn more about the 16th Street Landscaped Median Project, visit: https://16thstreetmedians.ddot.dc.gov.

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