New design, entrance and LED system: Capital One Arena renovation advances to new phase

Renovation work currently taking place at the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. (WTOP/Scott Gelman) Renovation work currently taking place at the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. (WTOP/Scott Gelman) The project to transform Capital One Arena has entered a much more visible phase, as work on the exterior of the building is prompting temporary changes to allow for the overhaul to progress. This month, overhead protection has been installed near the entrance to the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station on 7th and F streets, and crews are preparing to put up exterior scaffolding. There are detour signs lining the streets and construction equipment all around the...