Rebuilding Project
The city government began a rebuilding project of Constitution Avenue between 15th and 23rd Streets, N.W., in April 2011. The $10.3 million project included replacement of the underlying concrete slabs, and the asphalt surface over it. Curbs, crosswalks, lights, and sidewalks were also replaced.
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