Independence Day is almost here, and as the sun went down Wednesday, street closures went up around the National Mall. By 7 p.m., crews blocked off part of Pennsylvania Avenue from 12th to 14th TRAFFIC ALERT: Planned Road Closures for July 4, 2025 Celebration Published on June 27, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department, Virginia State Police, United States Park Police, and Virginia Department of Transportation will close multiple roadways on Friday, July 4 th, 2025, to facilitate the safe passage of large crowds for the Independence Day events and fireworks July 4 road and site closures in DC Getting around might be trickier than finding a spot for a picnic blanket on the Mall to see the fireworks. To stream WUSA9 on your phone, you need the WUSA9 app. Washington, D.C. will be jammed packed this week as the country prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Special closures and security access points are in place on the National Mall and From Tuesday, July 2, 2024 to Friday, July 5, 2024, motorists should take into consideration the following parking restrictions and street closures associated with the CNN/USAF Band Fourth of July Celebration: The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. through Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3: Washington, D.C. will be jammed packed this week as the country prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Special closures and security access points are in place on the National Mall and The July Fourth weekend is approaching; here's what you should know for your travel plans to Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. As the nation's capital kicks off Fourth of July celebration events across D.C., traffic delays and road closures are expected. What to know about DC road closures, free Metro rides and getting around the National Mall on July 4 Headed to the National Mall on the Fourth of July? The National Park Service recommends using Fourth of July celebrations will pack downtown D.C. with crowds and cause road closures. Here’s what you need to know to get around D.C. A roundup of what’s open and closed Friday in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. as the U.S. marks the Fourth of July. (WASHINGTON, DC) – In preparation for 4th of July in the District, Mayor Bowser today announced the impacts and adjustments to District services in observance of the holiday. 4th of July in the District is one of the largest celebrations hosted in the nation’s capital, bringing thousands to downtown and the National Mall to participate in a day-long celebration including the National The National Mall will be closed between 14th Street and the Lincoln Memorial from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 for a security sweep. All visitors entering that area after 1 p.m. will be screened. Due to limited access and safety concerns caused by construction, the Lincoln Memorial, including the steps and access ramp, will be closed on July 4. The Washington Monument will close at 1 WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The big Fourth of July celebration in D.C. means a lot of people will be attending events and watching fireworks over the National Mall in the District and on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. It also means plenty of road closures in the city and in Arlington. We’ve put together a list of the closures. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Multiple roads in D.C. will be closed on the Fourth of July for Independence Day celebrations, along with watercraft restrictions. Here are the road closures and Road Closures There are extensive street closures for the Fourth of July celebrations occurring across the city. Find an interactive map of all street closures HERE. Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of these events and should consider alternative routes or use public transit. Yes, roads are being blocked for the Fourth of July 2025 in Washington DC. Multiple sources confirm extensive road closures throughout the city for the 202 Ringing in the Fourth of July in D.C. is a lot more fun once you’re at your destination, and if it’s the National Mall, driving there will be nearly impossible. Road closures will make life What to know about D.C. road closures and Metro changes for July 4 Fourth of July celebrations will pack downtown D.C. with crowds and cause road closures. Multiple roads will be closed and parking will be restricted on July 4th due to holiday events in the D.C. area.
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