Now that it is nearly 90 years old, the National Park Service and Federal Highway Administration are rehabilitating Arlington Memorial Bridge for service in its second century.
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As one of the largest transportation projects in National Park Service history, the rehabilitation of Arlington Memorial Bridge will give new life to our capital’s ceremonial entrance while respecting its character, history and national significance.
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Work to restore the Arlington Memorial Bridge takes place during daytime and nighttime hours.
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Arlington Memorial Bridge has served as a monument to the sacrifices and valor of the nation’s military personnel since its dedication in 1932.
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Cranes are familiar sights during the Arlington Memorial Bridge restoration project.
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The metal facade of the tilting bridge panels has been getting restored and repainted inside the river tent so the panels can be put back in place.
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Here’s a view of what’s below the Arlington Memorial Bridge restoration project.
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Equipment for the Arlington Memorial Bridge restoration project is stored under the bridge.
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Crews install new deck panels on the Arlington Memorial Bridge.
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Construction workers remove and package the balustrade of the Arlington Memorial Bridge.
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Arlington Memorial Bridge will be closed for the entire first weekend in November, the National Park Service said Wednesday.
The rehabilitation project is on schedule. Work is wrapping up on the south side of the bridge; it needs to be made ready to accommodate traffic.
To do that, the bridge will be closed from 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 until 5 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4.
The traffic pattern then will be adjusted to mirror the current configuration of one lane flowing in each direction, with a reversible traffic lane in the direction of rush hours.
