Upon the abandonment of any street, avenue, road, or highway, or part thereof, under the provisions of §§ 9-103.01 to 9-103.05, the title to the land contained in such abandoned portion shall revert to the owners of the land abutting thereon.
D.C. Code § 9-101.08
Street and alley closing and acquisition procedures, see § 9-201.01 et seq. .