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City engineers present 60% designs for Wellesley Drive sidewalk; estimated construction ~$380,000
Summary
Consultants showed a preferred north‑side sidewalk for Wellesley Drive to tie into the Anacostia tributary trail, preserve trees and minimize utility work; estimated construction cost was about $380,000, with 90% plans due in August and construction expected to take several months.
Engineers presented 60% design plans for continuous, 5‑foot sidewalks on Wellesley Drive from Edmonston Road to Sweet Briar Drive, tying the corridor to the Anacostia Tributary trail. The preferred alternative places the sidewalk on the north side to reduce utility impacts and preserve most trees; consultants said three trees would be removed and replaced.
Project managers described 2‑foot curb bumpouts in several blocks to maintain driveway slopes and limit impacts to private property. "Estimated construction cost is about $380,000," the consultant said, and staff expected to submit 90% design documents by the end of August and move to final contract documents in September with a potential construction notice-to-proceed this October.
Councilmembers from the affected district emphasized school‑bus stops and senior access and asked the consultants to consider pads and snow‑removal needs. Consultants said the construction duration would be roughly four months and that funding is in the city’s SIP/green‑streets allocations.
