Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} Drivers now have a new way in and out of D.C.
The second phase of the 11th Street Bridge project opened late Saturday night, allowing drivers to get to Interstate 295 from the Southeast-Southwest Freeway without having to deal with local traffic.
This is the largest project the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has ever undertaken, costing around 300 million dollars.
DDOT’s Peter McDonough says when the project is completely finished, pedestrians will be able to enjoy a wide bike path, and even has the potential of carrying a streetcar.
The first phase opened to traffic on December 18, and the third span, which will allow drivers to once again access MLK Drive and Good Hope Road, is set to open this fall.
