In July 2003, the Supreme Court began a modernization project to update and replace building systems that have not been upgraded since the building opened in 1935. The first phase of the project was the construction of an underground annex on the Maryland Avenue side of the building to provide necessary space for the Court Police Department – a function that was virtually non-existent when the building was opened in 1935. Phase I was completed in 2005 and Phase II work began inside the Court building itself. In order for all Court operations to continue uninterrupted, only one-fourth of the building will be under construction at any one time. Modernization of the northwest quadrant of the building was completed in June 2007, and in August 2007, work began in the northeast quadrant. The northeast quadrant is expected to be completed during the summer of 2008 when work will begin in the southeast quadrant of the building. The contractor projects the entire modernization to be completed in 2010.
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If you have any questions about the Supreme
Court Modernization Project, please contact the Public Information Office
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