Latest News About Old National Mall

Updated 2026-05-17 19:04

Here are the latest publicly available updates on the Old National Mall as of today.

Ongoing improvements and recent openings along the National Mall, including expanded walkways and new landscaping near key monuments, reflect a broader effort to enhance visitor experience and accessibility.[3]

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Smithsonian Unveils $2B Plan to Revamp Part of National Mall - VOA

Proposed master plan to be carried out over 10 to 20 years starting in 2016 for area, home to monuments and museums, known as 'America's Front Yard'

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National Mall | FOX 5 DC

News from the National Mall in the District of Columbia.

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National Mall Project Updates

A number of road projects were in line to be funded. Planning had been completed for a new visitor transportation system. Finally the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act offered the opportunity to address some of the nearly $450 million in deferred maintenance repairs needed. Latest Construction Project updates can be found on www.nps.gov/nama

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Latest News

The Trust for the National Mall joined the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior to mark a major milestone, marking the grand opening of the new seawall, expanded walkways, newly planted cherry trees and landscaping near the Jefferson Memorial on the Tidal Basin. The Trust joined Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. Shigeo Yamada and representatives from the U.S. Department of Interior for a ceremonial planting on April 10 to celebrate the gift of 250 cherry trees from the...

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