The Eastern Avenue Bridge over Kenilworth Avenue NE (295) is set to close on Monday, Feb. 1 for a ten month-long reconstruction project. The District Department of Transportation is advising both drivers and pedestrians that there will be zero public access to the bridge during this time, and everyone should plan to use alternate routes through at least mid-October. Residents who need to cross Kenilworth Avenue can use the following detour routes. See the map…

Good morning, D.C. This lovely shot of three converging bridges was posted to DCist Photos by Flickr user commonroman. As you can see, these bridges are in considerably better shape than the Eastern Avenue Bridge. Yesterday morning it was struck by a overly tall backhoe being hauled by a truck. Officials initially warned that repairs would take at least 48 hours, but are now saying the job may be completed more quickly than first…