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Traffic Closures for Military Parade Saturday

That will mean traffic closures in the District between 23rd and Seventh Streets, both NW and SW and between and F Street NW to C Street SW.

It will also affect any trips to and from Arlington, VA starting Wednesday, June 11. That’s because the Pentagon’s North Parking Lot is serving as a staging area, with military vehicles set to start there and go to the starting point of the parade in DC via Memorial Bridge.

The right lane of Route 27/Washington Boulevard towards DC will close in both directions between US-50 and Pentagon North Parking at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. All lanes of Route 27/Washington Boulevard will be closed from 6 p.m. on Friday, June 13 through Saturday, June 14 at 10 p.m. The Arlington Memorial Bridge will be closed from midnight Friday morning to Monday morning at 6 a.m. Many expressways and exits are also closed.

Marine security zone on waterways. Courtesy MPD DC
Detailed road conditions, including closures, local only travel and parking. Courtesy: MPD DC. Click to enlarge.

Roads will be closed in the District between 6 a.m. Thursday, June 12 and the same time Monday, June 16.

The closures could also affect delivery services, especially those operating from warehouses outside the District but including food and grocery.

Waterway Restrictions

A temporary security zone in accordance with CFR 33 Part 165.508 Security Zone; Potomac River and Anacostia River, and adjacent waters; Washington, D.C. has been established upon the waters of the Potomac River, within an area encoming all waters from the 14th Street Bridge to the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge and the Tidal Basin. The Washington Channel will remain open to all vessel traffic. The Security Zone will be established from June 13, 2025, at 2 PM until June 14, 2025, at 10 PM.

From 2 PM on June 13, 2025, to 1 PM on June 14, 2025, if law enforcement vessels are present, mariners may need to seek permission to enter the zone by ing the Captain of the Port via VHF-marine band radio channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or by telephone number (410) 576-2693. On June 14, 2025, from 1 PM until 10PM, no persons or vessels will be cleared to operate within or in the immediate vicinity of this zone. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the zone by federal, state, and local agencies.

Mariners are encouraged to read and thoroughly understand the boundaries and procedures of the security zone found in the Code of Federal Regulations.

Reagan National Airport

To accommodate aircraft flyovers along the parade route, followed by a fireworks display, the Federal Aviation istration is expected to suspend airline operations at DCA – affecting scheduled flights.

Customers with flight reservations for the evening of June 14 should check the status of their flights directly with their airline. For more information, please visit the Reagan National airport website.

Read on for specific closures. Sign up for text or email alerts via DC’s Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency (DC HSEMA) here.

Closures

Virginia

  • George Washington Memorial Parkway: Closed in both directions between U.S. 50 and I-395 beginning Friday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, June 15 at 6:00 a.m.
  • Route 27/Washington Blvd: Right lane closed in both directions beginning 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 11. All lanes closed in both directions between US-50 and Pentagon North Parking beginning Friday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m. through Saturday, June 14, at 10:00 p.m.

District of Columbia

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025:

  • C Street from 18th Street, NW to Virginia Avenue, NW
  • 13th Street from C Street, SW to D Street, SW
  • C Street from 14th Street, SW to 12th Street, SW

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025:

  • D Street from 18th Street, NW to 17th Street, NW
  • C Street from 18th Street, NW to 17th Street, NW
  • Virginia Avenue from E Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 21st Street from E Street, NW to C Street, NW
  • 20th Street from E Street, NW to Virginia Avenue, NW
  • 19th Street from E Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 18th Street from E Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 14th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
  • Eastbound I-395 Exit 1 toward 14th Street / National Mall
  • Eastbound I-395 HOV exit toward 14th Street / National Mall

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 12:01 a.m. on Friday June 13, 2025, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025:

North to South Streets:

  • 23rd Street from E Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
  • 22nd Street from C Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • Henry Bacon Drive from Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • Daniel French Drive from Lincoln Memorial Circle, SW to Independence Avenue, SW
  • 21st Street from C Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 20th Street from C Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 17th Street from Pennsylvania, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
  • 15th Street from F Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
  • Raoul Wallenberg Place from Independence Avenue, SW to Maine Avenue, SW
  • 14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 14th Street from Independence Avenue, SW to D Street, SW
  • West Basin Drive from Independence Avenue, SW to Ohio Drive, SW

East to West Streets:

  • E Street from 20th Street, NW to 17th Street, NW (Eastbound lanes only)
  • Lower Pennsylvania Avenue from 15th Street, NW to 14th Street, NW
  • C Street from 21st Street, NW to Virginia Avenue, NW
  • Virginia Avenue from 24th Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • Constitution Avenue from 23rd Street, NW to 12th Street, NW
  • Madison Drive from 15th Street, NW to 7th Street, NW
  • Jefferson Drive from 15th Street, SW to 7th Street, SW
  • Independence Avenue from 23rd Street, SW to 12th Street, SW
  • D Street from 14th Street, SW to 12th Street, SW
  • Maine Avenue from Independence Avenue, SW to East Basin Drive, SW
  • Ohio Drive from East Basin Drive, SW to Independence Avenue, SW
  • Rock Creek Parkway from Virginia Avenue, NW to Ohio Drive, SW
  • Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW

The following highway exits, freeways, expressways, and bridges will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately at 12:01 a.m. on Friday June 13, 2025, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025:

  • Eastbound I-395 Exit 1 toward 14th Street / National Mall
  • Eastbound I-395 HOV exit toward 14th Street / National Mall
  • Eastbound I-395 Exit 3 toward 12th Street Expressway
  • Eastbound E Street expressway
  • Inbound TR Bridge split to Independence Avenue
  • Inbound TR Bridge split to Constitution Avenue
  • Northbound Potomac River Freeway exit toward E Street
  • Westbound I 395 Exit 4A and 4B toward 12th Street, SW and Maine Avenue, SW
  • Westbound E Street Expressway split to Southbound Potomac River Freeway
  • Southbound Potomac River Freeway exit toward Independence Avenue and Maine Avenue
  • Southbound Potomac River Freeway exit toward E Street
  • Arlington Memorial Bridge

The following expressways will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 9:00 p.m. on Friday June 13, 2025, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025:

  • 12th Street Expressway
  • 9th Street Expressway entrance from Constitution Avenue, NW

Local Traffic Only

The following streets will open for local traffic only from approximately 12:01 a.m. on Friday June 13, 2025, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025:

North to South Streets:

  • 23rd Street from Washington Circle, NW to E Street, NW
  • 22nd Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Virginia Avenue, NW
  • 21st Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to E Street, NW
  • 21st Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to E Street, NW
  • 19th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to E Street, NW
  • 18th Street from H Street, NW to E Street, NW
  • 17th Street from H Street, NW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  • 15th Street from H Street, NW to F Street, NW
  • 14th Street from F Street, NW to Lower Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  • 13 ½ Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to D Street, NW
  • 13th Street from E Street, NW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  • 12th Street from E Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 11th Street from E Street, NW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  • 10th Street from E Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 9th Street from E Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 9th Street from Independence Avenue, SW to C Street, SW
  • 9th Street from Capitol Square Place, SW to Maine Avenue, SW
  • L’Enfant Plaza from 9th Street, SW to Independence Avenue, SW
  • 8th Street from E Street, NW to D Street, NW
  • 7th Street from E Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
  • 6th Street from E Street, NW to C Street, NW
  • 5th Street from E Street, NW to Indiana Avenue, NW
  • 4th Street from E Street, NW to Indiana Avenue, NW
  • 4th Street from Madison Drive, NW to Independence Avenue, SW

East to West Streets:

  • Pennsylvania Avenue from 19th Street, NW to 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  • Pennsylvania Avenue from 14th Street, NW to 7th Street, NW
  • Upper Pennsylvania Avenue from 15th Street, NW to 13th Street, NW
  • I Street from 23rd Street, NW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  • H Street from 24th Street, NW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  • New York Avenue from 18th Street, NW to 14th Street, NW
  • Virginia Avenue from 24th Street, NW to E Street, NW
  • G Street from 24th Street, NW to 14th Street, NW
  • F Street from 23rd Street, NW to 14th Street, NW
  • E Street from 23rd Street, NW to 18th Street, NW (Westbound lanes only)
  • D Street from 14th Street, NW to 13 ½ Street, NW
  • D Street from 9th Street, NW to 3rd Street, NW
  • Indiana Avenue from 7th Street, NW to 4th Street, NW
  • C Street from 6th Street, NW to 3rd Street, NW
  • C Street from 9th Street, SW to 7th Street, SW
  • Constitution Avenue from 12th Street, NW to 7th Street, NW
  • Madison Drive from 7th Street, NW to 3rd Street, NW
  • Jefferson Drive from 7th Street, SW to 3rd Street, SW
  • Independence Avenue from 12th Street, SW to 7th Street, SW
  • Frontage Road from 7th Street, SW to L’Enfant Promenade garage entrance
  • G Street from 9th Street, SW to 7th Street, SW
  • Maine Avenue from 14th Street, SW to 7th Street, SW

The following street will open for local traffic only from approximately 12:01 a.m. on Friday June 13, 2025, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, except from approximately 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, where it will be closed to all vehicle traffic:

  • 12th Street from Independence Avenue, SW to Maine Avenue, SW
  • D Street from 7th Street, SW to 12th Street, SW

All street closures and listed times are subject to change based on prevailing or unexpected conditions.

The public should expect parking restrictions along the street and should be guided by the posted emergency no-parking signage. Vehicles parked in violation of the emergency no-parking signs will be ticketed and towed.

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