Bloomingdale Surface Water Management Project

Community Update No. 3 June 17, 2013

Scope of Project Installations of storm drains on the unit block of T St. NW COMPLETED! Installation of 18-inch sewer line on the south side of Rhode Island Ave. NW at 2nd St. NW with storm drains - COMPLETED! Installation of 60-inch storm sewer in the median of the 100 block of Rhode Island Ave. NW Installation of catch basins (storm drains) on the North side of the 100 block of Rhode Island Ave. NW Installation of Bioretention Cell (Rain Garden) with underground storage in the 100 block of Rhode Island Ave. NW/ and T St. NW Installation of permeable pavement with underground storage in 1st St. Alley Progress to Date: Completed installation of storm drains on the unit block of T St. NW Completed installation of 18-inch sewer line on the south side of Rhode Island Ave. NW at 2nd St. NW with storm drains Installed over ~ 94ft of 60-inch storm sewer in the 100 block of RI Ave. NW Installed several manholes in the project corridor to allow ease of access for maintenance entrance Work in Progress:

Two Week Look Ahead: The priority is to continue installation of the 60-inch storm sewer and essential manholes in the 100 block of Rhode Island Ave. NW before moving to other phases of the project. Community Concerns: Updates to schedule DDOT remains on track to complete substantial construction prior to September as announced at the Mayoral press conference (weather and construction conditions permitting). Maintenance of Triangle Garden- Residents concerned about maintenance of Triangle garden until installation of bioretention cell. DPW responded and mowed the garden. Construction Traffic Resident voiced concern about the traffic plan for the project. While there are multiple projects happening in the area, DDOT did remind contractors for the RI Ave. NW project that they should only be using the main street to access and leave the site not interior neighborhood streets. Public Outreach Coordinator: Chancee` Lundy 202.630.9353 clundy@nspiregreen.com

Continuing installation of 60 inch (5 feet) storm sewer in the median of the 100 block of Rhode Island Ave. NW

District Department of Transportation

55 M Street, SE, Suite 400

Washington, DC 20003