Sewer Line Repair on MacArthur Boulevard Could Cause Delays

Part of MacArthur Boulevard will be closed for several hours over the next few days as construction crews work to reduce the odor released from a sewer line near .

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority is working on the sewer line along MacArthur Boulevard as part of its Potomac Interceptor Odor Abatement Project. The Potomac Interceptor is a 50-mile-long gravity sewer system that transports wastewater to the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Washington, D.C.; however, vents along the way are a source of odor, especially during warmer temperatures.

To combat the odor, DC Water is working to install specialized vents and carbon filters that will help eliminate the smell.

Crews began working at the site on Wednesday at 8 a.m. and will continue working Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The crews will be grouting the project site and working on the water line along MacArthur Boulevard on the Angler’s Inn curve.

While the crews are working, one lane along MacArthur Boulevard near Old Angler’s Inn will be closed. Also, portions of the nearby parking lot will not be accessible; drivers should anticipate some traffic stops and delays.