Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the law is enacted but specifies that effectiveness depends on future steps (Mayor's action and congressional review), creating a delay between enactment and operation.
Closing the Former Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge Right of Way
This law closes a specific piece of land that used to be part of the approach road for the former Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Southeast Washington, D.C.
What This Bill Does
- Orders the closing of the right-of-way on Lot 817 in Square 708
- Declares this specific area is no longer needed for street purposes
- Transfers ownership of the land as shown on a Surveyor's plat filed under S.O. 23-05325
Who It Names or Affects
- Owners or entities receiving title to Lot 817 in Square 708 as shown on official maps
- Residents and businesses located near the former bridge approach in Ward 8
Terms To Know
- Right of Way
- Land that is set aside for public roads, bridges, or paths.
- Surveyor's Plat
- An official map showing the exact boundaries and location of a piece of land.
- Square 708
- A specific block or area identifier used in Washington, D.C. to locate property.
Limits and Unknowns
- The law takes effect only after approval by the Mayor and a 30-day period of congressional review.
- The text does not name the specific person or group that will receive ownership of the land, referring instead to an official map.