Which is just months away from being unveiled to the public. Nats say this is americas front yard and we want it to be available to everybody. Stretching from the steps of the u. S. Capitol to the banks of the Potomac River, the National Mall also known as americas front lawn. Leaves a lasting impression on tourists. The mall sees an estimated 30million visitors each year. Making it one of the most heavily trafficked grounds in the country. So, how exactly do they keep it looking so great all year long year after year . Well, as we learned it hasnt always looked this great after years of wearandtear. The lawn area has been undergoing a yearslong intense restoration project. In an effort to preserve it long term. Townsend says over the course of the last 45 years, since the last turf panels have been repaired. It was a much needed repair. Both just to sustain it for durability. For better irrigation. Better longterm resilience. Task. The effort started in 2007. And is now nearing comple
Lots of sunshine and fairly quiet conditions over the next few days. Daytime temperatures will trend from below normal tuesday to above normal by friday. A drier airflow will be our main weather maker. To the east of us hurricane newton will move over arizona producing showers for phoenix wednesday night into thursday. For us some clouds will drift into our region. As we head toward the weekend triple digit temperatures return. The uv index for tuesday is 8 or very high. Good morning. Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps ba desk more about escaped murder suspect alonso perez. Investigators were questioning him over the death of another man when he broke out of his handcuffs and escaped the interrogation room. Perez is still on the run. Fox5s Christine Maddela explains more about his past here in the valley. May b
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