From DC Public Library

Here is a quick update on construction progress from your Library rebuild and what to expect in the weeks ahead specifically for Utility work on Kennedy Street NE.

Here is also the deck presented to ANC Commissioner Damion McDuffie (5A01) at his SMD meeting on May 19, 2021, which includes visuals from Lamond-Riggs Interim Library.

Construction progress update:

• Foundation works is substantially complete
• Offsite Structural Steel fabrication is complete.
• The old underground fuel storage tank has been removed and hauled off.
• Crane is onsite.
• Steel delivery and erection has begun- photo below
• The species for the new replacement tree are being finalized for submission to Urban Forestry & DDOT as part of the Public space permit. 
• DDOT has approved the traffic control plans for utility work required outside the site – more detail and visuals below.  

What to expect in the weeks ahead?

• Construction will continue within the permitted hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday.
  • To make up for the lost weather days, the library has directed Consigli to work Saturdays.
  • Utility work on Kennedy street scheduled to start this week – at the earliest Thursday, June 3.
  • Utility work will be limited to permitted hours of 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday thru Friday. No Saturday work is planned for Utilities.
    • Two lanes of traffic will continue to remain open as per approved traffic control plans.
    • Cones and signs will be set up, and as needed certified flaggers will be stationed.
    • Lanes will be configured day-to-day to allow work to occur in different locations on Kennedy – see visuals below.
    • Pedestrian access at the sidewalk will remain available.
• The steel structure will continue to be erected.
• Underground utility, electrical, and plumbing work will continue.
• Excavators will remain on-site, and concrete trucks & pumps will be scheduled for pour days.
• Trucks will still enter and exit the site via South Dakota Avenue into the construction enclosure from Kennedy St.
• Consigli Construction is taking all necessary measures to run a safe operation, and as with all construction projects, construction-related noise will be part of the process as the team builds your new library.

General questions can be directed to the Library’s Community engagement liaison Martha Saccocio at her email: Martha.Saccocio@dc.gov.

Any time-sensitive Construction Safety Issues can be reported to Consigli Construction Superintendent-Michael Davis at 202.570.3375.

Photo: Steel Structure Erection underway

Approved Traffic Control Plan for Kennedy Street – 4 layouts show specific areas of work where utility work will occur on Kennedy Street within specific date ranges