June 13 | Community Meeting on Pennsylvania & Minnesota Improvements

After nearly two decades of planning and community discussion, construction is set to begin this month on the long-awaited redesign of the Pennsylvania Avenue and Minnesota Avenue SE intersection.

To help residents understand what to expect during the project, ANC 7B and ANC 8A are partnering with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to host a community meeting focused on construction activities, project timelines, and the improvements coming to this important Ward 7 and Ward 8 corridor.

The intersection redesign is intended to improve safety, enhance pedestrian accessibility, modernize infrastructure, and create a more welcoming public space for residents, businesses, and visitors. Construction is expected to continue over the next two years, making this meeting an important opportunity for community members to learn about upcoming impacts and ask questions directly of project officials.

Meeting Details

What: DDOT Presentation on Project Goals, Construction Activities, and Timeline
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Where: DC Dream Center, 2826 Q Street SE

Topics to Be Discussed

Residents can expect updates on:

  • Construction phases and anticipated timelines

  • Planned safety improvements and infrastructure upgrades

  • New streetscape features and expanded pedestrian amenities

  • Consolidated green space enhancements

  • Traffic signal improvements

  • Widened sidewalks and accessibility upgrades

  • Traffic and transit adjustments during construction

  • Plans to maintain access for local businesses, residents, and WMATA bus routes

  • Updates on the upcoming Pennsylvania Avenue multi-modal corridor study planned for later this year

Virtual Attendance Available

Community members who are unable to attend in person can join the meeting virtually using the following link:

Virtual Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/PA-MN-Redesign

Additional project information is available through DDOT's project website:

Project Information: https://tinyurl.com/PA-MN-Project-Info

As construction gets underway, residents are encouraged to stay informed and engaged. The Pennsylvania and Minnesota Avenue intersection serves as a key neighborhood gateway, and the improvements are expected to bring lasting safety, accessibility, and quality-of-life benefits to the surrounding community.

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