(Washington, DC) – Starting after the evening rush hour on Friday, December 7, 2012, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will close one northbound lane on the 5200 block of North Capitol St NE.

DDOT is installing a new concrete bus pad in the far right northbound lane on December 7, 2012. This lane will be reopened by the morning rush hour on Monday December 10, 2012, weather and construction conditions permitting.

Northbound and southbound access will be kept open at all times along this stretch of North Capitol Street, NE.

Temporary signs will be in place to alert and guide the traveling public.

Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are urged to stay alert and use caution when traveling by the work zone.

Any questions regarding this work should be directed to the Public Outreach Coordinator, Veronica O. Davis, PE, via email vdavis@nspiregreen.com or at (202) 695-2160.