DDOT Announces Sidewalk and Roadway Restoration Work Across DC, Including Ward 7

Work Scheduled Between Friday, September 25, and Friday, October 9, 2026

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced pavement restoration work in several neighborhoods across Washington, DC, including locations in Ward 7.

According to DDOT, paving activities are scheduled between Friday, September 25, and Friday, October 9, 2026, weather permitting, as part of the agency's ongoing efforts to improve and maintain local roadways.

The scheduled work includes streets in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7.

Ward 7 Restoration Locations

Two locations in Ward 7 are included in the scheduled work:

  • 44th Street NE between Dix Street NE and Eads Street NE

  • 49th Street NE between Brooks Street NE and Blaine Street NE

Additional Restoration Locations Across DC

Ward 1

  • 4th Street NW between Bryant Street NW and College Street NW

  • Euclid Street NW between 5th Street NW and University Place NW

Ward 2

  • 11th Street NW between Q Street NW and R Street NW

  • Reservoir Road NW between 35th Street NW and 34th Street NW

Ward 3

  • McKinley Street NW between 39th Street NW and Belt Road NW

Ward 4

  • 16th Street NW between Arkansas Avenue NW and Colorado Avenue NW

What Residents Should Know

Residents, motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians traveling through the affected areas should be aware of potential construction activity.

Depending on the work being performed, temporary parking restrictions, lane closures, or changes in traffic patterns may occur.

DDOT notes that the schedule is weather-dependent, meaning work could be delayed or adjusted due to unfavorable conditions.

Residents are encouraged to watch for posted construction notices and temporary parking signs along affected streets.

Have a Sidewalk or Roadway That Needs Attention?

Residents can report damaged sidewalks, potholes, and other roadway maintenance concerns through the District's 311 service system.

Reports can be submitted online at https://311.dc.gov/ or by calling 311.

Ward 7 and 8 residents: Are there sidewalks or streets in your neighborhood that you believe should be prioritized for repairs?

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