The rehabilitation of Eastern Avenue NE from New Hampshire Avenue NE to Whittier Street NW is near the 95% design stage. At ANC 4B’s meeting on October 26, 2020, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) shared that final design is expected early 2021. There is not funding for construction yet. DDOT stated that the earliest they are looking at getting funding for construction is fiscal year 2023. You can view the livestream of the meeting here (DDOT presentation begins at the 8:22 minute mark).

This project has been in the works for many years. DDOT explained that the delay in completing the design is due to expansion of the scope of work.

DDOT Ward 4 Liaison Sayra Molina stated that DDOT will have another meeting for residents after the design is complete. DDOT will discuss with residents interim, short-term traffic calming measures that may be possible, such as signage and markings. Because Eastern is classified as an arterial road, DDOT will not install speed humps.

The project website is https://ddot.dc.gov/page/rehabilitation-eastern-avenue-ne.