Street Closures

National Mall and National Parks

Starting from 11 am on Friday, January 15 and continuing until at least Thursday, January 21, the National Park Service, in collaboration with the United States Secret Service, will enforce a temporary closure of the National Mall as requested.

In support of this effort, the National Park Service is also temporarily closing to the public the following roadways and park areas:.

Hains Point, East and West Potomac Parks, along with all the memorials and NPS areas within them, are included.

On and off ramps to Potomac Park, from I-395 North and I-395 South.

The area around Lincoln Memorial, including all nearby sidewalks and roads.

The Memorial Bridge, spanning from Washington Boulevard to Lincoln Memorial Circle, inclusive of all nearby walkways; and.

The Compound of the White House, encompassing Lafayette Park and the White House sidewalk, alongside the Ellipse, First Division Park, and Sherman Park.

The National Park Service and the US Secret Service have reminded the public that there are security restrictions in place for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, which will be closed to public access through January 21. For information on accessing the Washington, DC area, please visit https://www.Secretservice.Gov/protection/inauguration.

Street Closures

The United States Secret Service has published new information on transportation security and a map for public access.

The subsequent regions will not be accessible for public use:

Constitution Avenue, NW stretches from Rock Creek Parkway, NW to 17th Street NW, encompassing the nearby sidewalks.

From 17th Street , NW to H Street, NW, including the nearby walkways;.

From H Street, NW to 15th Street, NW, including the nearby sidewalks;

From 15th Street, NW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, including the sidewalks nearby.

NW, (excluding specified areas for First Amendment activities supervised by the National Park Service and United States Park Police); sidewalks and the neighboring 3rd Street, SW to 15th Street, NW, starting from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

3rd Street, SW, stretching from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, to Independence Avenue, SW, and the nearby walkways;

Independence Avenue, SW, from 3rd Street, SW, to Ohio Drive, SW, and nearby walkways; and.

Ohio Drive, Southwest, to Rock Creek Parkway, Northwest, and neighboring footpaths.

Bridge Closures

Starting on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6 am, the subsequent bridges will be inaccessible to automobiles, walkers, and bikers. These closures will endure until 6 am, Thursday, January 21. Detailed information pertaining to each of the impacted bridges can be found below.

The traffic flow heading west in the city will typically be congested. The traffic heading east, towards the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, will have all vehicles entering the city closed off.

Arlington Memorial Bridge – Traffic is prohibited in both directions.

All automobiles entering the urban area will be restricted to northbound traffic – I-395 & 14th Street Bridge. Commuters exiting the city will experience regular traffic conditions, heading south.

Starting from 6:00 a.M. On January 19, 2021, the subsequent bridges will enforce limitations on commercial vehicles while still permitting access for local vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. Commercial vehicles will not be granted entry, therefore drivers should anticipate delays and allocate additional time. These restrictions will persist until 6:00 a.M. On Thursday, January 21. Here is detailed information regarding each of the impacted bridges.

Commercial vehicle limitations will be imposed on the northbound lanes, however, they will still be accessible to local traffic on the South Capitol Street/Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridge. On the other hand, traffic heading towards Maryland in the southbound direction will experience regular flow.

11th Street Bridge – Travel lanes into the Navy Yard area will have commercial vehicle restrictions but remain open to local traffic.

Southbound traffic toward Maryland will proceed as usual. Local traffic will remain open, but with limitations on commercial vehicles. The travel lanes heading west, towards downtown Sousa (Pennsylvania Ave.) Bridge, will be accessible for John Phillip.

There will be limitations on commercial vehicles traveling eastbound on M Street. Local traffic will have the option to make a right turn on M Street, whereas traffic coming from the Key Bridge will make a left turn onto Canal Rd/MacArthur Blvd. The Whitehurst Freeway will be inaccessible, but the Key Bridge will stay accessible.

Those individuals who typically commute across these bridges to reach their workplace are encouraged to find essential workers and access Washington from the east via 295 North at E. Capitol St., Benning Rd., Or New York Ave. (Route 50).

Drivers will be able to enter Washington from Maryland in the Beltway Capital. All major roadways leading into the District are open. The Legion American and Wilson Bridges will remain open for traffic between Maryland and Virginia. The Chain Bridge will also remain open.

All vehicles, including delivery vehicles, that do not have the appropriate credentials will not be able to access restricted zones between midnight on January 21 and January 19.

Public Transportation

Metro has announced service adjustments for Metrobus and Metrorail that will take effect on Thursday, January 21, and continue through Friday, January 15. The adjustments will impact Union Station, Judiciary Square, and Farragut North stations on the Red Line.

National Archives: Yellow Line/Green Line.

Arlington Cemetery on the Blue Line.

Farragut West, McPherson Square, Federal Center SW, Capitol South, Smithsonian, Federal Triangle serve as the stations for the Blue Line, Orange Line, and Silver Line.

Starting from Saturday, January 16, until Thursday, January 21, the Metro Center and Gallery Place stations will be closed.

26 bus routes will be rerouted around the extended security boundary starting from Friday until Thursday.

Until there is additional information, Capital Bikeshare in the vicinity of the National Mall, Capitol Hill, and Union Station will be accessible. Streetcar service is currently halted until further notice.

From January 19 to January 21, the Rosslyn – Dupont Circle (RSDP) route will not be operational. For the most up-to-date details regarding service modifications, please stay connected with us on Twitter @DCCirculator, DC Circulator.

The special shuttle route GTUS Station Union – Georgetown is operating a special shuttle route for the western portion of the January 21 route via NW Avenue Wisconsin and NW Street 21, heading westbound on NW Avenue Wisconsin to NW M Street, then turning left onto NW Street K and continuing on NW Avenue Pennsylvania to NW Street 24th and NW Avenue Circle Washington at the loop.

The Woodley Park (WP) route has normal stops on P Street NW and 14th Street NW. However, there is no service downtown. From now until January 21, buses will reverse direction at Thomas Circle and the following stops will not be served: 13th Street NW at K Street NW; 14th Street NW at I Street NW; and 14th Street NW and K Street NW.

The Congress Heights – Union Station (CHUS) route is currently running a special shuttle between the Congress Height Metro Station and the Anacostia Metro Station. All the designated CHUS stops along the route will be made by the stations.

Service has resumed on M Street SW. Buses are avoiding stops at 7th Street SW and D Street SW (L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station); 7th Street SW and Maine Avenue SW; and 7th Street SW and I Street SW, both northbound and southbound. The last stop for the route is located on M Street SW at 7th Street SW. The Eastern Market – L’Enfant Plaza (EMLP) route is taking a detour on the western part of the route, specifically in and around L’Enfant Plaza.

The route of the National Mall (NM) is temporarily halted until January 25, 2021, at 5 in the morning.

Parking Garages

Starting at 6 am on Friday, January 15th, all parking structures in the designated areas will be closed.

Following the Inauguration, any automobile that is still parked in a garage or loading area within these zones by 6 a.M. On Friday must stay in that location. Businesses that require deliveries will be informed about an off-site inspection facility.

Starting Thursday morning, recommendations are already being given to residents and businesses within the area bounded by 19th to 14th Streets NW and K Street to Constitution Avenue.

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