White House becomes a construction zone as inauguration plans start early

2024-10-18     Eloise 기자
ⓒ천지일보 2024.10.18. Pylons with the logo of the White House are placed on the sidewalk next to Lafayette Square at Pennsylvania Avenue, which is temporarily closed for construction of the Presidential Inaugural Parade viewing stands.

[Cheonji Ilbo Washington=Reporter Eloise Lee] — October 18

Closures in front of the White House have been instituted as Pennsylvania Avenue goes under construction ahead of the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. Preparations typically begin on November 1 each election year, but the National Park Service started early to accommodate a more secure and safe process.

ⓒ천지일보 2024.10.18. Construction machinery moves back and forth outside the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue

Tourists and demonstrators expecting to visit the gates of the White House are now held back behind wire fences and “Danger” signs from the other side of Lafayette Park, which will remain partially closed through February 2025. 
 

ⓒ천지일보 2024.10.18. The areas in front of the White House will be closed to the public through February 2025

Temporary shelters, heavy machinery, and construction materials now occupy the White House sidewalk. This week, a concrete mixer truck was delivered.

ⓒ천지일보 2024.10.18. Crews began work on October 1 and ramped up construction this week outside the White House

The main attraction will be viewing stands built especially for the presidential inaugural parade — although who will be President on that day is yet to determined.

Less than three weeks remain until election day, November 5.

ⓒ천지일보 2024.10.18. The National Park Service began constructing the 2025 Presidential Inaugrual Parade viewing stands