Northwest pedestrian bridge being replaced with at-grade crossing

With its lifespan coming to an end, city officials have decided to replace the pedestrian overpass at 14th Street and Seventh Avenue N.W. with an at-grade crossing that will include signals. The work is expected to be completed in late August and the budget for the project is $575,000. The decision is the result of space issues and the fact vehicles have struck the existing bridge on occasion. Demolition preparations will result in rotating lane closures and a full road closure during removal of