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From Dave Thomas Circle to Mamie Johnson Plaza, DC upgrades dangerous interchange
D.C. leaders cut the ribbon on the new Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Plaza on Monday afternoon, hoping the transformation of one of the city’s most dangerous intersections makes commutes safer.
The plaza, which includes three new public spaces with greenery and walking paths, caps a yearslong project to transform the area that used to be called Dave Thomas Circle. The area became known for traffic backups and confusing twists and turns, with a Wendy’s in the middle of it all.
The area near New York and Florida avenues ranked in the top 10 for crashes among city intersections, Mayor Muriel Bowser said. Even drivers who used the road often found it confusing, according to Bowser.
“It is a transformation that is re
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