Mayor Gray, DDOT Officials and Community Leaders to Celebrate Completion of the O and P Streets Rehab Project

WHAT/WHO:   Mayor Vincent C. Gray, Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans, District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Director Terry Bellamy and local business and community leaders will mark the completion of the O and P Streets Rehabilitation Project, which refurbished historic portions of Georgetown streets.

WHEN:      Tuesday, September 18, 2012
                 10:30 am

WHERE:    In front of Hyde-Addison Elementary School
                 3219 O Street NW
                                       
BACKGROUND:    The $11.8 million, 18-month rehabilitation project made key repairs on O and P Streets NW between Wisconsin Avenue and 37th Street to preserve the roadways’ structural and historical integrity. Using refurbished and new materials, a uniform surface has been restored to the once greatly deteriorated streets that feature picturesque stone pavers and original streetcar tracks. In addition to reconstructing the roadway and sidewalks, the restoration process included utility upgrades; significant underground infrastructure work; and safety and aesthetic enhancements at street level – including streetlight and drainage improvements and installation of crosswalks, curb ramps, tree boxes and tree rails and the planting of new trees.

PHOTO OPP:   Following the program, Mayor Gray, DDOT officials and members of the community will mark the completion of the project by cutting a ceremonial ribbon.