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[AlertDC] DC Water reports a water outage in the following locations due to utility repairs:

- 1700-1800 blocks of 3rd Street, NE, between T and R Streets
- 200 block of R Street, NE, between 2nd and 3rd Streets

The estimated restoration is 8-10 hours. Affected customers can contact DC Water at 202-612-3400.

Originally recorded at:

December 30, 2025 - 5:48 PM

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[AlertDC] On Thursday, January 1, 2026, the Mayor’s FitDC Fresh Start 5K will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from approximately 6:00AM to 1:00PM:

•South Capitol Street from M Street to N Street, SE

•Half Street from S Street to Potomac Avenue, SW

•R Street from Half Street to South Capitol Street, SW

•Anacostia Drive from South Capitol Street to Nicholson Street, SE

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 6:00AM to 1:00PM:

•South Capitol Street from M Street to Firth Sterling Avenue, SE

•Potomac Avenue from South Capitol Street to Half Street, SW

•Potomac Avenue from N Street to South Capitol Street, SE (residential traffic only)

•Half Street from S Street to Potomac Avenue, SW

•R Street from Half Street to South Capitol Street, SW

•Anacostia Drive from South Capitol Street to Nicholson Street, SE

For timely traffic information, please visit x.com/DCPoliceTraffic.
All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.

The public should expect parking restrictions along the street and should be guided by the posted emergency no parking signage. All vehicles that are parked in violation of the emergency no parking signs will be ticketed and towed.

Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation also wishes to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated.

Originally recorded at:

December 30, 2025 - 1:47 PM

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[AlertDC] DDOT reports that the vehicle crash in the 3rd Street Tunnel has cleared and all associated road closures are now open.

Originally recorded at:

December 30, 2025 - 1:47 PM

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[AlertDC] MPD reports northbound traffic in the 3rd Street Tunnel has partially reopened for the exits leading up to the Massachusetts Avenue exit.

Originally recorded at:

December 30, 2025 - 9:46 AM

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[AlertDC] Extreme Cold Alert for DC (7AM to 7PM Today) & Cold Alert for DC (7PM Today to 7AM on 12/31). Find shelter & other assistance: cold.dc.gov

Originally recorded at:

December 30, 2025 - 7:46 AM

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[AlertDC] DDOT reports all lanes are closed in both directions on I-395 at the 3rd Street Tunnel prior to New York Avenue due to a vehicle crash. Please alternate routes.

Originally recorded at:

December 30, 2025 - 7:46 AM

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MPD Units are investigating a robbery in the 1500 block of 17th Street NW. Lookout for a B/M, 60 years old, 5'6"-5'7", wearing a black jacket, black pants, armed with a knife.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20250629308
Sent to 2nd District (PSA 201-208) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad # 10637

Originally recorded at:

December 30, 2025 - 7:46 AM

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[AlertDC] DC Fire and EMS reports the Southbound lanes have reopened to traffic, Northbound lanes remain closed on I-395 at the 3rd Street Tunnel prior to New York Avenue.

Originally recorded at:

December 30, 2025 - 7:46 AM

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[AlertDC] DC Water reports the service repairs are complete and water service has been restored in the following locations:

- 3700 block of Davenport Street, NW, between Reno Road and Nebraska Avenue
- 3700 block of Cumberland Street, NW, between Reno Road and Nebraska Avenue
- 3700 block of Brandywine Street, NW, between Reno Road and Nebraska Avenue
- 3700 block of Chesapeake Street, NW, between Reno Road and 38th Street
- 4600 block of 38th Street, NW, between Brandywine and Nebraska Avenue

Originally recorded at:

December 30, 2025 - 3:45 AM

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MPD Units are investigating a STABBING in the 1600 block of W Street, SE. No lookout.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20250629094.
Sent to 7th District (PSA 701-708) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #6372

Originally recorded at:

December 30, 2025 - 1:45 AM

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