NBC Washington: the 100 block of O Street NW re-opens after 38 years Posted on August 15, 2015August 15, 2015 by scottrobertsinbloomingdale Many Bates Area residents are happy with this news. Click on the story link below to watch the video. Section of D.C. Street Reopens After 38 Years Part of a D.C. street that’s been closed to traffic since the 1970s is back open. News4’s Megan McGrath has more on the new and improved green street. Aug 14, 2015 Rate this:Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Print (Opens in new window) Print Like Loading...