The Lincoln Memorial will be closed on July 4, and the National Mall will be closed between 14th Street and the Lincoln Memorial from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. (see a full list of closures below). Road closures starting 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 4 to 12 a.m. Wednesday, July 5: 23rd Street from Virginia Avenue to Washington Circle, NW – no southbound traffic 3rd Street from D Street, NW to 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. Road Closures A record number of Americans, including many in the D.C. region, are expected to travel for the Independence Day weekend, as the Transportation Security Administration and AAA brace for one of the 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 WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — The Fourth of July holiday is almost upon us, and 7News has the ultimate guide from celebrations to road closures to fireworks laws in D.C., Maryland and Virginia (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 Fourth of July celebrations have historically brought hundreds of thousands of people to the Capital to celebrate Independence Day, and closed roads. Closed to Vehicle Traffic from Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. through Friday, July 5, 2024 at approximately 3:00 p.m.: - 13th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW - Pennsylvania 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 Be ready for Fourth of July road closures and parking changes in DC One thing to keep in mind: Metro will offer free rides starting at 5 p.m. on the Fourth Published July 1, 2023 • Updated on 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. 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 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 and reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 5. Access to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial will be limited after 8 p.m. The Metropolitan Police Department announced street closures and parking restrictions in Washington, D.C., for the CNN/USAF Band Fourth of July Celebration. WASHINGTON — As the nation's capital kicks off Fourth of July celebration events across D.C., traffic delays and road closures are expected. To help your commute move a little more seamlessly A map of road closures for the Fourth of July holiday in D.C. (Courtesy National Park Service) Meanwhile, D.C. police has posted the following road closures for the same time period. Return your completed booklet to a ranger at any info tent to be sworn in and receive your special Fourth of July Junior Ranger badge! Fourth of July Family Fun at the Jefferson Memorial. 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Memorial; Celebrate Independence Day with engaging, family-friendly activities at the Jefferson Memorial. Join 'A Capitol Fourth' concert on July 4 at the US Capitol. Get event details, safety tips, and streaming options for a memorable celebration. Washington, DC » Road closures, parking Nothing says Independence Day like watching the Washington, DC 4th of July fireworks light up the night sky above the iconic memorials and monuments. It's a sight many families are eager to see On Friday, July 4, 2025, the 2025 Fourth of July Celebration will take place in the District of Columbia. In addition to this event, there are other events in the city which will require extensive street closures that motorists should take into consideration.
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