DC Road Closures this weekend for protesting


August 25, 2020

In preparation for multiple first amendment events, DC has posted the following street closures, effective at 6:00 AM on Friday, August 28, 2020 until 11:59 pm: (If safe to do so, vehicles will be allowed to enter the restricted area if they are on essential business or traveling to-and-from their residence):

  • Independence Avenue, SW from 14th Street to Ohio Drive, SW
  • 23rd Street, NW from Constitution Avenue, NW to Memorial Bridge
  • Henry Bacon Drive, NW from Constitution Avenue to Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW
  • Constitution Avenue from 12th Street to 18th Street, NW
  • Southbound Rock Creek Parkway will be closed at Virginia Avenue, NW
  • Maine Avenue, SW will be closed at I-395 to all westbound traffic
  • Access to East Potomac Park from I-395 will be by National Park Service permit only
  • 18th Street, NW from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 17th Street, NW from L Street to Independence Avenue, SW
  • 16th Street, NW from L Street to I Street, NW
Road Closure 8-20-20