Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Friday that the District has paved more than 110 miles of roads since the beginning of paving season in March – 11 percent more than last year.
Bowser said the District has invested more than $40 million into infrastructure in fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
“We are grateful to our team at DDOT for working tirelessly this year to improve our roadways and sidewalks and keep our city moving safely and efficiently,” Bowser said. “Through PaveDC, we’ll keep investing to achieve our bold commitment of eliminating all poor-quality roads in the District by 2024.”
Between now and the end of paving season in November, the DDOT anticipates completing another 39 miles of road, bringing the total number of miles to 151 this year. That number, however, is based on weather. Nearly 60 percent of the completed paving work, 92 miles, are roads service residential neighborhoods and schools, the department said.
“Ensuring our roads, sidewalks, and alleys are in a state of good repair is critical to the safety of our residents as they travel all throughout the District,” DDOT Director Jeff Marootian said. “Mayor Bowser’s sustained investment in infrastructure has allowed the DDOT team to make these needed improvements and also have an actionable, efficient plan going forward.”
Sidewalks and alleys were also part of the PaveDC program, the departments said. This year, the department addressed 360 blocks, or approximately 45 miles, of sidewalks, and 100 alleyways. Since the inception of Bowser’s AlleyPalooza program, DDOT has repaired more than 760 locations and is anticipated to eliminate all poorly-rated alleys by 2024.