The National Park Service has completed renovations of seawalls along the Tidal Basin and parts of the Potomac River in Washington meant to prevent flooding along a popular tourist spot known for its cherry blossom trees.
The area is now open to the public, the Interior Department said Tuesday.
Repairs began in 2024, aiming to rectify decades of wear across more than 6,000 feet of shoreline. The project was paid for through the Great American Outdoors Act.
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“Today marks meaningful progress in preserving one of the nation’s most recognized public spaces,” said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in a news release, adding that the area will be “ready to welcome record visitors for America’s 250th anniversary.”
