The United States Capitol Dome will soon undergo a two year major restoration project to repair significant structure flaws.
According to dcist.com:
In a short while, another D.C. landmark will be covered in scaffolding: The U.S. Capitol dome.
A two-year restoration project will begin in early November, according to the Architect of the Capitol.
(Visible signs of the restoration may come later than that, according
to an AOC spokesperson.) "Postponing the restoration would perpetuate
the deterioration of the dome," AOC says in an FAQ. "The flaking and
peeling of paint will substantially increase resulting in an unsightly
appearance."
Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers
said in a release, "From a distance the dome looks magnificent, thanks
to the hard-work of our employees. On closer look, under the paint, age
and weather have taken its toll and the AOC needs to make repairs to
preserve the dome.”
While
most of the work will take place during nights and weekends, the dome
will be closed to tours during the work. In addition to the scaffolding,
which will be illuminated at night, netting in the shape of a doughnut
will be installed inside to protect the public below. The work will cost
about $60 million to complete.
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