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Article: Part of City Dock Upgrade Opens to Boat Traffic
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- April 10, 2008
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Ego Alley is once again open to boat traffic following some
renovation work that is part of a more extensive $9 million project
to upgrade the City Dock.
Ego Alley reopened last week, after being shut down since
October. Other areas under construction, such as Susan B. Campbell
Park, will remain closed until the entire project is completed, the
city said in statement. Businesses will remain open during the
renovation.
The renovation project will include a revamped boardwalk, piers
and the installation of 97 steel pilings at City Dock. The
renovation was prompted by the deterioration of the existing
pilings, city officials said.
The city expects to pay about $4 million for the project, ...