Sign structure upgrade & replacement

The District of Columbia, through its Department of Public Works, received a $209,171.99 formula grant award dated September 16, 2025, from the Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The project, titled "Sign Structure Upgrade & Replacement," involves comprehensive sign infrastructure improvements across Washington, DC's major roadways, including the removal and replacement of three existing sign structures along Interstate 395, repair of twelve sign structures along I-395 and U.S. Route 50 (New York Avenue NE), and removal of three sign structures along DC Route 295 and Military Road.

The scope of work encompasses all necessary electrical, lighting, guardrail, pavement marking, and foundation construction activities, with all work conducted within the District Department of Transportation right-of-way. The project includes ancillary services such as maintenance of temporary traffic control, mobilization and demobilization, lighting installation, pavement markings, and barricades. The ultimate completion date is August 30, 2031, providing sufficient time for phased implementation across multiple sign structure locations within the nation's capital.

Project description

The purpose of this project is to construct major sign structures. The work includes removal and replacement of three existing sign structures along I-395; repair of twelve sign structures along I-395 and US 50 (new york avenue NE); and removal of three sign structures along DC 295 and military road. The project includes all necessary electrical, lighting, guardrail, pavement marking, and foundation construction to complete the work as indicated in the plans. All work shall be conducted within the ddot right-of-way. Maintenance of temporary traffic control, mobilization, demobilization, lighting, pavement markings, and barricades will be included as part of the scope of work.