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Article: Tunnel considered for the avenue; Funds set to study effect on traffic.(PAGE ONE)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- September 17, 2002
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Byline: Brian DeBose, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
The Bush administration yesterday designated $5 million to study how a tunnel near the White House would affect traffic.
President Bush earmarked the money in the 2003 budget for the Federal Highway Administration to study the feasibility of constructing a tunnel under Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House or under E Street behind the White House.
An additional $6 million will be used to create a pedestrian plaza adjacent to Lafayette Square across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House. That plan was recommended by the National Capital Planning Commission.
The planning ...