The Cleveland Park neighborhood might soon see relief from the recurring issue of flooding along Connecticut Avenue NW near the Metro station. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has scheduled a virtual public meeting on June 11 to present the final construction plans for the Cleveland Park Drainage and Watershed Improvements Project. The session will start at 7:00 p.m. and will include time for presentation and questions from the public.
According to DDOT's release, this meeting marks the third virtual public discussion on this project. Previous meetings walked residents through preliminary and intermediate stages of the design and construction plans. The project aims to tackle the problematic flooding by enhancing storm drain capacities and implementing new stormwater management tactics, which include a new detention system East of Connecticut Avenue NW and a 42-inch trunk line on Porter Street NW.
One significant aspect of these improvements is the effort to ensure that the existing stormwater runoff rate and maximum velocity at the Rock Creek outfall are maintained. Residents who have faced the brunt of the area's flooding problems may see these improvements as an essential step in safeguarding their community from future water-related disruptions.
Residents with an interest in the project's specifics or who have concerns over the proposed changes are encouraged to attend the virtual meeting. Engaging with the details of these infrastructure changes not only provides clarity but also offers a platform for community members to have their voices heard and directly ask questions to those steering the project. The public dialogue underscores DDOT's commitment to addressing civic challenges through transparency and resident participation.
For those looking to attend, the virtual meeting can be accessed via the provided DDOT webpage, with the meeting slated to take place on the evening of Wednesday, June 11, from 7:00-8:15 PM. Participation details and additional information about the project can also be found at the official DDOT website.
