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to 5:00 p.m., monday through friday, people can enjoy the 2,300 foot walkway along the anacostia river. >> i think that's a pretty nice thing, especially at lunch time. something to do. >> yeah, something new. something -- the children and grandchildren, you can show them, have an outing for the kids. >> reporter: the walk runs along the back side of the navy yard, and was slated to open right around 9/11. the attack put everything on hold. new security systems were put in place, and this morning, the promenade opened for the first time. >> d.c. is for a long time wanted us to open up the river walk, and finally we have systems in place that allow us to have a safe environment, and secure the navy yard while giving the public access to the river walk. >> the new section rinks up with another stretch by the yards development. the navy display ship, the berry, is moored along the walk, so pedestrians can stroll up to the destroyer and take a tour. there are a few exceptions to the hours. for example, this section will not be open on weekends or federal holidays. also, the navy can restri

gates that once blocked the anacostia river waterfront near the washington navy yard are now open, but because of security concerns, restrictions remain. news4's megan mcgrath joins us from the riverwalk with today's grand opening. megan, good morning. >> reporter: the riverwalk behind the navy yard was supposed to open years ago. then the 9/11 attack occurred and everything was put on hold. the navy had to figure out a way to keep their facility safe while permitting access to the public. well, that security plan is in place. this morning the rip walk opened to the public for very first time. on a damp and chilly day, it's pretty quiet. but when the weather improves this picturesque promenade is expected to be a lunchtime favorite. the navy today opened their section of the riverwalk to the public, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. monday through friday, people can enjoy the 2300-foot walkway along the anacostia river. >> i think that's a pretty nice thing, especially during lunchtime. something to do. >> something new. something the children and grandchildren you can show them. have an out