Fall/Winter 2025 Project Update: Old Branch Avenue Transmission Water Main Replacement - BL4985A09

Access the update information WSSC Water provides to customers who live near ongoing water main replacement projects.

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Project Purpose

To enhance service reliability of the water system and to provide safe, clean drinking water, WSSC Water is replacing our aging infrastructure. This project is replacing 3.05 miles of 16-inch and 30-inch diameter water main.

Project Schedule

Winter 2026 – Spring 2026

Project Status

Project is 98% complete.

Construction is currently ongoing at the intersection of Old Branch Avenue and Allentown Road intersection to complete the final tie-in.

Final paving and striping anticipated to occur in spring 2026, weather permitting.

Winter Holiday Schedule

Construction will pause from December 24, 2025, to January 1, 2026, except for emergency work if needed. Crews will return after the break to continue planned activities.

Key Contacts

WSSC Water Contract Supervisor

Tim Allen
301-206-7316
tim.allen@wsscwater.com

WSSC Water Onsite Inspector

Lisa Feronti
202-578-6498
lisa.feronti@wsscwater.com

Old Branch Avenue Transmission Water Main. The thick line (light blue) shows the transmission water main area. The line runs on Old Branch Avenue from Allentown Road to Woodyard Road.

Last Modified: February 6, 2026, 12:41 pm EST