Good news for cyclists in the District: the District Department of Transportation will extend the very popular 15th Street bicycle track pilot this fall, stretching the current track to reach Euclid Street NW to the north and E Street NW to the south.

Construction on the elongated track was originally scheduled to begin last month, but has been delayed slightly. But according to DDOT spokesperson John Lisle, work could be getting off the ground this week.

“The construction could start on Friday,” Lisle said. “The install may take three to four weeks,” Lisle added, noting that DDOT is in the final stages of getting the logistics worked out to begin the work.