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American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial Site...
Status: Ongoing Building:

Preparations are underway, near 2nd St and Washington Ave SW, for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial http://www.avdlm.org/. AOC  is currently working north of the site (near Bartholdi Park) and west (along 2nd Street SW... More »

Inauguration 2009
Construction for 2013 Inauguration Underway
Status: Ongoing Building: Capitol Grounds

The Architect of the Capitol has begun work on the construction of the 2013 Presidential Inaugural stands.

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Sprinkler installation in the Senate Office Building Subway Tunnel
Fire Protection System Upgrade in Senate Subway Tunnel
Status: Ongoing Building: Senate Office Buildings

Work is underway to provide the United States Senate Subway Tunnel with automatic fire sprinkler protection through the installation of 6,800 linear feet of sprinkler piping and 258 sprinkler heads between all Senate Subway stations. 

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Maryland Avenue Traffic Pattern Change
Status: Ongoing Building: U.S. Supreme Court

Beginning Monday, December 3, 2012, the traffic pattern on Maryland Avenue between Second Street, NE, and First Street, NE, will be changing from one-way westbound to one-way eastbound. Traffic signs providing this information to drivers have been installed in the area. 

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Russell Rotunda Preservation and Fire Protection...
Status: Ongoing Building: Senate Office Buildings

The Architect of the Capitol is currently installing a new automatic fire sprinkler system in the Russell Senate Office Building, adjacent to the Kennedy Caucus Room and the Russell Rotunda. 

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Russell Senate Office Building Terrace Waterproofing
Status: Ongoing Building: Senate Office Buildings
The AOC is doing work to waterproof the Southwest terrace of the Russell Senate Office Building. More »
Sidewalk and Street Repairs
Status: Ongoing Building: Capitol Grounds

Repairs are occurring across Capitol Hill to replace sidewalks, repair gutters and curbs, and pave streets that have reached the end of their serviceable life. Throughout this project signs and other safety devices will direct pedestrians to alternative paths. The map below provides an up-to-date look at current and planned repairs.

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Supreme Court West Façade Restoration
Supreme Court West Façade Restoration
Status: Ongoing Building: U.S. Supreme Court

Beginning May 2012 the U.S. Supreme Court Building's West Front Façade began a complete restoration to address deterioration due to age, weather and nature.

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West House Underground Garage Interior Rehabilitation
Status: Ongoing Building: House Office Buildings

The West House Underground Garage (WHUG) Interior Rehabilitation project will replace the deteriorated structural concrete and upgrade the fire protection, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The structural repairs will be completed using the hydro-demolition method which uses high-pressured water to blast through deteriorated concrete. This method exposes the concrete to a specified depth and also allows the replacement of corroded reinforcing steel. Along with architectural, parking and special needs enhancements, the rehabilitation of the WHUG will also include the proper... More »

Zodiac Corridor Restoration
Status: Ongoing Building: United States Capitol
The AOC has been working with the United States Senate over the past few years to oversee professional conservators to restore the Brumidi Corridors to their original appearance. Beginning in August 2012, the “Zodiac Corridor” will undergo this restoration for period of approximately 10 months. When complete the corridor will be reopened for viewing. More »

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