[Archived] Washington Gas Repairs 75-Year-Old Gas Main Along King Street

City Press Release


	For Immediate Release	For More Information, Contact
	September 8, 2005 PIO# 280-05/rdo	Steven J. Mason, Public Information Officer, or Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300 Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300

Washington Gas Repairs 75-Year-Old Gas Main Along King Street

Washington Gas will begin repairing a 75-year-old steel gas main from Menokin Drive to Quaker Lane along King Street (Route 7) in the City on or about Thursday, Sept. 15. The project, which involves the replacement of 2,500 feet of line, will take approximately eight weeks to complete. Most of the construction will take place Monday through Friday between 9 am and 3:30 pm.

Variable message boards will be placed on King Street 10 days before construction. Washington Gas staff has been coordinating with area businesses on the details of the construction project as well as communicating with City officials.

Periodic lane closures and detours will occur. Drivers are urged to plan their travel accordingly.

For more information, call Washington Gas at 703.750.1000 or the City’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services at 703.838.4327.

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