Mayor Muriel Bowser's DC Africa Fashion Show and Culture Expo

The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives, Mayor’s Office on African American Affairs, and African Fashion Week DC, will host an African Fashion Show and Culture Expo showcasing and celebrating DC African fashion, creativity, and culture.

When: Saturday, June 29, 2019 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Frank D. Reeves Center | 2000 14th Street NW | Washington, DC | 20009

RSVP here

Temporary Lane Closure and Traffic Pattern Shift on Minnesota Ave and Benning Road NE

Washington, DC — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close the curb lane and shift the traffic pattern on northbound Minnesota, NE from Dix St, NE to Benning Rd, NE beginning Friday, June 7, 2019, weather permitting.

During the temporary lane closure, northbound traffic will be shifted to the center of the roadway and one lane of traffic in each direction will be available at all times. This activity will run continuously behind barricades from 7:00 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2019 through 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019, weather permitting.

DDOT will also temporarily close a single lane and shift the traffic pattern on eastbound Benning Rd, NE from Minnesota Ave, NE to 39th Street NE. One lane of traffic in each direction will be available at all times. This activity will run continuously beginning Friday, 7:00 a.m. through Sunday, 7:00 p.m., on weekends between Friday, June 7, 2019 through Sunday, June 30, 2019, weather permitting.

This work is a part of the ongoing Minnesota Avenue Phase II Rehabilitation Project and is required for roadway reconstruction.

Pedestrians and motorists are urged to use caution as they travel in these areas, to anticipate moderate delays, and to be mindful construction personnel.

Temporary Lane Closures on Foxhall and Canal Roads Begin June 12

Washington, DC — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close lanes of traffic on Foxhall Road from MacArthur Boulevard to Canal Road NW and Canal Road from Foxhall Road to Whitehurst Freeway NW starting on or about Wednesday, June 12, 2019, weather permitting.


The contractor is authorized to work Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  and 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The contractor is also authorized to work on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At least one lane will be open to traffic in each direction at all times.


Construction is scheduled to be completed by July 3, 2019, weather permitting. The closures and restrictions are needed to resurface the roadway.


Traffic control devices will be in place. Motorists should anticipate moderate delays due to the lane closures. Drivers are advised to stay alert while traveling through these locations and to be observant of the work zone.