Imagine having a bar across the street from Nats Park, gearing up for Opening Day, then being told you have to shut down 20% of your business with 24 hours notice. A reality for @waltersbardc when @DDOTDC told him to take this down during games. We’re live at 10+11 on #Fox5DC 
*48 hours notice!! Sorry!!
Walter's owner, Jeremy Gifford says DDOT told him it was a safety issue. And the stop order specifically references taking the structure down for the 3 hours before the game and 2 hours after. Something that's impossible to do with the structure he's built.
Gifford could only speculate on the exact reason, but there is traffic that comes in and out of the garage across the street. But he says it's gameday traffic that doesn't move very fast. So he doesn't think there's as much of a risk to his patrons.
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The Nationals say they didn't ask for the streetery to be removed.
DDOT said they got our request for a statement, but we didn't hear back from them tonight.
Will update this space if we learn more.
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DDOT said they got our request for a statement, but we didn't hear back from them tonight.
Will update this space if we learn more.
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Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen says he spoke with DDOT's Director to come up with a solution and says there will be an update tomorrow.
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https://twitter.com/charlesallen/status/1511504902719217666
UPDATE by @barnardfox5dc
DDOT says streatery must shut down first 4 games. Owner told they CAN keep it up, but needs to alter it so the city can put concrete barriers up to protect the structure+give traffic space.
Owner tells Bob he's not sure what he's going to do yet.
DDOT says streatery must shut down first 4 games. Owner told they CAN keep it up, but needs to alter it so the city can put concrete barriers up to protect the structure+give traffic space.
Owner tells Bob he's not sure what he's going to do yet.
@barnardfox5dc Finally got a statement from @DDOTDCDirector
"DDOT has identified ways to enhance safety on N Street, so restaurants can continue to operate during this homestand."
Also say they'll work between homestands to make sure they come up with a longer-term plan.
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"DDOT has identified ways to enhance safety on N Street, so restaurants can continue to operate during this homestand."
Also say they'll work between homestands to make sure they come up with a longer-term plan.
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Jersey barriers currently being placed outside @waltersbardc, where it appears there will be an Irish theme if these are the barriers that stay here. #Fox5DC
Barriers up.
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