The NEW Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Project is complete

The new and old bridges in Washington, D.C., are vital for carrying traffic from Prince George’s County, Maryland, and other areas of Southern Maryland into the capital. In 1950, the current Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge (originally referred to as the South Capitol Street Bridge) was built. Each day, it served upwards of 77,000 commuters. Now, the bridge reconstruction project is a valuable opportunity to revitalize the community.
The design of the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, which is located twenty feet away from the original one, includes three above-deck arches, four pedestrian overlooks, and two piers that will seem to float in the Anacostia waterfront. The projected opening date for the replacement bridge is late 2021. When it opens, the new bridge will have six traffic lanes and improved accommodations for pedestrians and bicycles. The bridge’s design is intended to allow the smoother flow of traffic on both sides of the river and in front of the Air Force base.
Besides serving as a fitting memorial to one of the nation’s greatest civil rights leaders, the finished bridge will better connect our community and enhance our transportation infrastructure to support continued growth and improvement in the area.
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