The D.C. Department of Transportation begins work today on the fourth phase of construction on the Klingle Bridge in Northwest.
Work plans call for reconstructing the bridge’s left northbound lane. The crossing, which carries 38,000 vehicles a day on Connecticut Avenue between Macomb Street and Devonshire Place, already has received improvements to its approaches, sidewalks and structural steel as part of the $9 million project.
During the work, which is expected to end next April, one northbound lane will be closed through the morning rush hour.
A southbound lane will be closed during the evening rush hour. One northbound and one southbound lane will be closed in each direction at all other times. DDOT has set up signs to inform motorists of the current traffic pattern. Two more phases remain for the project. The additional work will include replacing the right northbound lane and rehabilitating the sidewalks next to that lane.
“We very much appreciate the patience of those that drive over the bridge every day,” DDOT spokesman Erik Linden said. “We understand the project has caused and will case some traffic delays. As always, we encourage motorists to take Metro instead of driving through the area.”
