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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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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Beginning February 25, 2013, construction work will occur in the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory front landscape. A monumental urn will be installed in the central bed of the Terrace gardens, and site work around the urn will connect this bed with previous terrace improvements. The urn will be made of cast aluminum, and is scheduled to arrive in April. The final project will be completed in May. Signage will direct visitors around the work to the main Conservatory entrance which will remain open during the work.
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The AOC is working to increase wireless communication capabilities at the capitol through upgrades to antennas and 4G capabilities. The Capitol Building Electric shop provided the infrastructure necessary to support the new equipment. This work is expected to be completed by Summer 2013.
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Starting March 17, 2013 the Capitol Reflecting Pool located at the West Front of the Capitol (east end of the National Mall) will be drained and cleaned as part of regular maintenance performed by the AOC. The work is anticipated to take approximately one week. The Reflecting Pool will be refilled when completed.
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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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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 »
