D.C. Monument to Close for Repairs

The Washington Monument, which is undergoing a $9-million-plus renovation, will be closed to visitors beginning Monday, officials said. It is expected to reopen in the spring or later. The capital’s tallest structure at more than 555 feet, the monument has been swathed in scaffolding and closed twice for four-month periods since work started in 1998. During the latest and final closure, two observation platforms will be refurbished, new exhibits installed and the elevator system improved. A temporary visitor center on the grounds, open daily, has historical exhibits and reproduces the view from the tower’s top.