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Click here for Press Release - "Flight 93 Temporary Memorial Relocation to Begin"
Click here for news article - "Flight 93 Tributes Moved to Storage"
What's happening at Flight 93 National Memorial?
Have you noticed that work is being done on the property across Skyline Road from the temporary memorial? The site is being prepared for re-location of the Flight 93 temporary memorial. Click here for rough sketch of new temporary memorial layout (we apologize for the quality). Later this summer, all of the tributes on and around the fence, the benches, the flags, the cross, the angels, the large stones, and even the shelter, will be re-located to this new area across the road. A fence will be erected at the new site to receive the tributes and flags. In appearance, the new temporary memorial area will look very much the same as the current temporary site, but with more parking, better directional signage, and a safer walking surface. Please note that this work is NOT part of the construction of the permanent Flight 93 National Memorial.
Update for the Week of July 28, 2008
The temporary memorial move is 99% complete!
Please park in the new parking area and observe directional signs.
The former parking area will be cordoned off, and will only be used during special events until September 5, 2008, at which time, the National Park Service will vacate the former temporary memorial property.
Click here for operating hours and other useful information.
Why is the move necessary?
The existing temporary memorial is located on privately-owned land. The National Park Service (NPS) has been permitted to operate on this site for many years through a License Agreement with the landowner; this Agreement was terminated. The NPS cannot operate a public memorial on private land without an agreement. The NPS will enter into a new License Agreement with the Families of Flight 93, who owns the property upon which the new temporary memorial will be located across the road. Both the NPS and Families are committed to providing our visitors with a meaningful, respectful, and dignified temporary memorial until the permanent Memorial is built.
When?
We look forward to the move of the temporary memorial beginning with site preparation the second week of July, and the move complete by early to mid-August, 2008, weather permitting.
How will this work affect my visit?
We anticipate that visitors will be able to access the temporary memorial site during the relocation process. However, there may be brief traffic delays on Skyline Road as material and equipment are delivered to the site, as well as times when the noise of the equipment and workers will intrude on the quiet and respectful atmosphere we like to maintain at the memorial. Certain area of the temporary memorial may be closed off while items are being physically moved. There will be a brief period when the visitor shelter will be unavailable. At times, parking may be relocated a short walking distance away up Skyline Road; accessible parking will remain as is. Buses may be required to park along Skyline Road. We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a result of the relocation project.
Please maintain a safe distance away from the construction site and obey all signage and directions from the security staff, volunteers and rangers.
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