(Washington, DC) –DC Water’s contractor on the Potomac River Tunnel Project will continue potholing operations along Independence Avenue, SW between Ohio Drive and West Basin Drive on or about April 15 – 17, 2024, weather permitting. This work requires the temporary closure of one eastbound travel lane, one westbound travel lane, and the portion of the sidewalk adjacent to West Potomac Park along Independence Avenue during work hours. Please refer to Maps A, B, and C for additional details.

Potholing is a method for investigating the locations of underground utilities. The road will be restored ...

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Washington Aqueduct, which supplies water to DC Water, annually performs a temporary disinfectant switch from chloramine to chlorine. This year, the switch runs from March 25 to May 6. During that time, customers may notice temporary minor changes in taste and odor.