A new veterans memorial monument is being installed in downtown Washington today. The monument is being set on the north side of the Blair House at the corner of Washington Street and 2nd Avenue. JJ Bell, City of Washington maintenance and construction superintendent, tells KCII News the right, northbound lane of 2nd Avenue and the south lane of Washington Street will be closed for a time while the work is done. The entrance to City Hall off of 2nd Avenue will be accessible for emergency vehicles and thru traffic.