White House plans new visitor entrance under adjacent park
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The White House plans a 33,000-square-foot underground visitor screening facility beneath Sherman Park.
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White House tours may involve new underground security screening that could affect your visit experience.
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The White House plans to construct a 33,000-square-foot underground visitor screening facility beneath Sherman Park to process tourists and event attendees entering the grounds. The National Capital Planning Commission published the plans submitted April 2, which show visitors would access the security building via a ramp at the southeast corner of 15th Street. The new facility would replace the current visitor screening process and significantly expand security infrastructure adjacent to the White House complex. The plans are now under review by the NCPC as part of the federal approval process for the construction project.
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The National Capital Planning Commission is reviewing the construction plans submitted April 2.
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