TODAY’S DEMAND FOR SANDBAGS EXCEEDED DPW’S ON-HAND SUPPLY
Additional Bags will be Available for Distribution Starting at Noon, Saturday.
The DC Department of Public Works said today that the demand for sandbags by District residents exceeded its supply of about 7,000 bags. As a result, DPW discontinued distributing bags at 5 pm. DPW will receive a shipment of about 2,700 bags by Saturday morning that will be available for pick up by District residents starting at noon, Saturday, August 27, on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents, with DC identification, may pick up sandbags (up to five per household) at its New Jersey Avenue and K Street, SE site (entrance on New Jersey at I Street, SE). Distribution will continue until the supply is exhausted. The sandbags weigh between 40 lbs. and 50 lbs. and residents will need to load them into their vehicles.
DPW will have employees and signage directing residents to the site entrance.
27 August 2011
***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***
***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***
Ramp to Good Hope Road From Outbound 11th Street Bridge to Be Closed And Traffic Detoured Overnight
Work Scheduled from 8 p.m. August 28 to 7 a.m. August 29
(Washington, D.C.) – The District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) will close the access from the 11th Street outbound bridge to Good Hope Road from Sunday, August 28 at 8 p.m. to Monday, August 29 at 7 a.m. to allow for temporary pavement construction, weather permitting. In the event of adverse weather conditions DDOT will execute this change on August 30, 2011 through August 31, 2011.
The left two lanes of the outbound 11th Street bridge will also be closed. The intersection of Good Hope Road and Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue will remain open at all times.
During the closure, a signed detour will be posted for motorists wanting to access Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Good Hope Road.
Detour:
To reach Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Good Hope Road, motorists will be directed to travel along southbound I-295/DC 295 to Howard Road. Once at Howard Road, motorists will be directed to turn left to access Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue. During the time of this closure, persons wanting to access Anacostia Park should access the park via Howard Road.
Once this work is complete, traffic traveling to Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue will be rerouted onto the new 11th Street bridge over I-295/DC 295 and then onto the existing Good Hope Road ramp. This detour route to Good Hope Road will allow for the construction and widening of 11th Street between the Good Hope Road ramp and the Martin Luther King, Jr. /Good Hope Road intersection. This detour route to Good Hope Road will be in place through 2011. Motorists are urged to consider alternative routes.
In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen conditions, this work will be rescheduled and an updated advisory will be distributed.
This closure is in addition to the previously publicized off-peak closures of the 11th Street bridges, related ramps, local streets, Southeast-Southwest Freeway and Interstate 295/DC 295.
For more information about this work or the 11th Street Bridge Project, please contact DDOT Project Manager Said Cherifi at 202-671-4611or visit www.ddot.dc.gov/11thStreetBridge.
Ramp to Good Hope Road From Outbound 11th Street Bridge to Be Closed And Traffic Detoured Overnight
Work Scheduled from 8 p.m. August 28 to 7 a.m. August 29
(Washington, D.C.) – The District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) will close the access from the 11th Street outbound bridge to Good Hope Road from Sunday, August 28 at 8 p.m. to Monday, August 29 at 7 a.m. to allow for temporary pavement construction, weather permitting. In the event of adverse weather conditions DDOT will execute this change on August 30, 2011 through August 31, 2011.
The left two lanes of the outbound 11th Street bridge will also be closed. The intersection of Good Hope Road and Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue will remain open at all times.
During the closure, a signed detour will be posted for motorists wanting to access Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Good Hope Road.
Detour:
To reach Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Good Hope Road, motorists will be directed to travel along southbound I-295/DC 295 to Howard Road. Once at Howard Road, motorists will be directed to turn left to access Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue. During the time of this closure, persons wanting to access Anacostia Park should access the park via Howard Road.
Once this work is complete, traffic traveling to Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue will be rerouted onto the new 11th Street bridge over I-295/DC 295 and then onto the existing Good Hope Road ramp. This detour route to Good Hope Road will allow for the construction and widening of 11th Street between the Good Hope Road ramp and the Martin Luther King, Jr. /Good Hope Road intersection. This detour route to Good Hope Road will be in place through 2011. Motorists are urged to consider alternative routes.
In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen conditions, this work will be rescheduled and an updated advisory will be distributed.
This closure is in addition to the previously publicized off-peak closures of the 11th Street bridges, related ramps, local streets, Southeast-Southwest Freeway and Interstate 295/DC 295.
For more information about this work or the 11th Street Bridge Project, please contact DDOT Project Manager Said Cherifi at 202-671-4611or visit www.ddot.dc.gov/11thStreetBridge.
AMTRAK CANCELS MORE EAST COAST TRAINS IN ADVANCE OF HURRICANE IRENE
Service reductions on Saturday, no service on Sunday
As Hurricane Irene continues to advance, Amtrak is canceling more East Coast trains with service reductions beginning on Saturday, Aug. 27 and no trains operating in the Northeast on Sunday, Aug. 28.
The cancellations include service for the Northeast Corridor (Washington – Boston), the Keystone Corridor (New York – Harrisburg, Pa.), the Springfield Line (New Haven, Conn. – Springfield, Mass.), the Empire Service (New York – Albany), the Vermonter (St. Albans, Vt. – Washington), the Piedmont Service (Raleigh – Charlotte), the Northeast Regional services in Virginia and several long-distance trains.
Amtrak has already cancelled service south of D.C. for Saturday and Sunday.
Amtrak is preparing for service recovery following the hurricane by deploying crews, equipment and materials to strategic locations to quickly assess damages, clear debris and make necessary repairs to trains, tracks, and other infrastructure. The Amtrak Police Department is working with FEMA and adding officers to support operational needs.
Amtrak will continue to monitor the hurricane as it progresses and issue service updates as necessary. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com for schedule information and train status updates.
In addition, passengers who have paid for travel on canceled trains can contact Amtrak to receive refunds without fee or penalty or can rebook for future travel. If tickets have not yet printed, the refund/rebook can be done on Amtrak.com or the new and free Amtrak iPhone app.
As Hurricane Irene continues to advance, Amtrak is canceling more East Coast trains with service reductions beginning on Saturday, Aug. 27 and no trains operating in the Northeast on Sunday, Aug. 28.
The cancellations include service for the Northeast Corridor (Washington – Boston), the Keystone Corridor (New York – Harrisburg, Pa.), the Springfield Line (New Haven, Conn. – Springfield, Mass.), the Empire Service (New York – Albany), the Vermonter (St. Albans, Vt. – Washington), the Piedmont Service (Raleigh – Charlotte), the Northeast Regional services in Virginia and several long-distance trains.
Amtrak has already cancelled service south of D.C. for Saturday and Sunday.
Amtrak is preparing for service recovery following the hurricane by deploying crews, equipment and materials to strategic locations to quickly assess damages, clear debris and make necessary repairs to trains, tracks, and other infrastructure. The Amtrak Police Department is working with FEMA and adding officers to support operational needs.
Amtrak will continue to monitor the hurricane as it progresses and issue service updates as necessary. Passengers are encouraged to call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com for schedule information and train status updates.
In addition, passengers who have paid for travel on canceled trains can contact Amtrak to receive refunds without fee or penalty or can rebook for future travel. If tickets have not yet printed, the refund/rebook can be done on Amtrak.com or the new and free Amtrak iPhone app.
23 August 2011
Earthquake in the Metropolitan Area
United States Geological Survey reports an earthquake in the Metropolitan Area registering at 5.9 on the Richter Scale. Small aftershocks reported. As safety measure if experiencing please take cover under a desk, table, bed or door frames. Stay clear of windows and other glass. Please stay put. If you are outdoors find areas clear of buildings. Stay tuned to radio and tv news updates.
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