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[AlertDC] Cold Alert for DC: 7AM Today to 7AM on 1/18. Will feel like 32F or colder; precipitation possible. Find shelter and other assistance: cold.dc.gov
January 17, 2026 - 8:24 AM
MPD Units are investigating a Stabbing at Benning Rd. and Hanna Pl. SE. No lookout at this time.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260023311
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Sent by MPD Cad #8161
January 17, 2026 - 4:22 AM
MPD Units are investigating a Robbery in the 1100 block of 49th St. NE. Lookout for 2 males wearing all black clothing and ski masks.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260023066
Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #8161
January 17, 2026 - 12:21 AM
[AlertDC] MPD reports two inbound lanes on Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge are closed due to fire department activity. Please use alternate routes
January 17, 2026 - 12:21 AM
[AlertDC] MPD reports all lanes on Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge are closed in both directions due to fire department activity. Please use alternate routes.
January 17, 2026 - 12:21 AM
[AlertDC] MPD reports the fire department activity has cleared and all lanes on Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge have reopened to traffic.
January 17, 2026 - 12:21 AM
[AlertDC] The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will implement temporary lane closures on the I-395 HOV Bridge for concrete deck replacement work. All work is weather dependent.
Northbound I-395 HOV Bridge: Right lane closure from 9:30AM to 3:00PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, through Thursday, January 22, 2026, for concrete deck replacement work. The right lane NB will be closed from 9:30AM to 12:00PM, Friday, January 23, 2026, for concrete deck replacement work.
Southbound I-395 HOV Bridge: Right lane closure from 9:30AM to 3:00PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, through Thursday, January 22, 2026, for concrete deck replacement work. The right lane SB will be closed from 9:30AM to 12:00PM, Friday, January 23, 2026, for concrete deck replacement work.
Left Lane HOV Entrance Ramp Closure (I-395 Exit 2, Left Exit): From 9:30AM to 3:00PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, through Thursday, January 22, 2026, for concrete deck replacement work. The left lane HOV entrance ramp will be closed from 9:30AM to 12:00PM, Friday, January 23, 2026, for concrete deck replacement work.
Traffic controls, including signage, will be in place to guide motorists safely through the work zones. All roadway users are advised to stay alert and be observant of signage and work zones while traveling in this area.
This closure is needed for construction activities associated with the I-395 HOV Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The project consists of rehabilitation of the existing fifteen-span concrete deck slab supported on continuous steel girders, concrete beams, and reinforced concrete substructure piers carrying I-395 HOV Freeway Bridge (Bridge No. 169-1; also known as Rochambeau Memorial Bridge) over Potomac River, approach roadway work at Washington, D.C. (DC), and Arlington County, Virginia (VA) ends, streetlight upgrading work and other repairs.
January 16, 2026 - 4:18 PM
[AlertDC] On January 19, 2026, the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Peace Walk and Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the parade from 6:00AM to 4:00PM:
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue from Marion Barry Avenue to Sumner Road, SE
• Sumner Road from Firth Sterling to Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE
• Marion Barry Avenue from Anacostia Drive to Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE
• Anacostia Drive from US Park Police Anacostia Facility to Anacostia Recreation Center
The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic for public safety for the parade from approximately 9:00AM to 4:00PM:
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue from Marion Barry Avenue to Sumner Road, SE
• Sumner Road from Firth Sterling to Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE
• Marion Barry Avenue from Anacostia Drive to Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE
• Anacostia Drive from US Park Police Anacostia Facility to Anacostia Recreation Center
For timely traffic information, please visit x.com/DCPoliceTraffic.
January 16, 2026 - 12:16 PM
[AlertDC] DC Water reports an emergency water outage at the following locations, due to an emergency shut on (6) 8-inch mains:
• 2400 block of Wagner Street, SE, between 24th and 25th Streets, SE
• 2300 block of Skyland Place, SE, between 25th and Wagner Streets, SE
• 2400 block of Skyland Place, SE, between Wagner and 23rd Streets, SE
• 2300 block of Skyland Terrace, SE, between 23rd and 24th Streets, SE
• 2400 block of 24th Street, SE, between Wagner Street and Skyland Place, SE
200- 300 homes & 13 plus apt bldgs. that vary in units and 8 hydrants are affected. The estimated time of restoration is 8-10 hours. Affected customers can contact DC Water at 202-612-3400.
January 16, 2026 - 12:16 PM
[AlertDC] Extreme Cold Alert for DC (7AM to 7PM Today) & Cold Alert for DC (7PM Today to 7AM on 1/17). Find shelter & other assistance: cold.dc.gov
January 16, 2026 - 8:15 AM
