Jun 21, 2022 · The National Park Service and United States Secret Service began construction on a new White House fence in July 2019. Construction around the 18-acre White House complex will be completed in eight phases using over 3,500 feet of steel fencing.

From its start as a wooden post and rail fence in 1801, the fence around the White House has evolved with the changing landscape of Washington and the security needs of the First Family.

1 day ago · Secret Service arrested a man who attempted to climb over the White House South Lawn fence. Colombia's president orders national oil company to cancel US venture over environmental concerns I've ...

12 hours ago · Dramatic video captured Secret Service agents tackling a man to the ground outside the White House after he climbed the fence on the South Grounds.

Jul 17, 2019 · The White House will begin new construction this month to build a taller fence -- part of a long-planned renovation project for increased security.

President Thomas Jefferson ordered the construction of a wooden post and rail fence around the White House. By 1808, he had replaced the fence with a stone wall that enclosed the White House Grounds.

The fence for the White House grounds will be a taller and stronger fence that incorporates anti-climb and intrusion detection technology, while respecting the historical significance and visitor experience at the White House and President’s Park.

Jul 8, 2019 · The current 6 feet 6 inch tall fence will be replaced by an approximately 13 feet tall fence with wider and stronger fence posts. The new fence incorporates anti-climb and intrusion detection technology and is designed to mitigate current and future security threats.

1 day ago · Secret Service took a man into custody outside of the White House Monday afternoon after he scaled an outer fence on the South Grounds.

Jul 10, 2019 · Construction began Tuesday on a new 13-foot fence around the White House. The existing fence is six-foot-six inches, and people still manage to find a way to jump the barrier and throw things over it with alarming frequency.