Several road closures, delays expected for DC special event: USPP

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Drivers can expect delays and detours Monday as several road closures will be enacted for a special event in the District, the U.S. Park Police (USPP) announced.

The USPP said the following roads will be closed starting at 6 a.m. on Nov. 2:

  • 23rd Street and Independence Ave – No traffic toward Lincoln Memorial Circle.
  • 23rd Street and Constitution Avenue – No southbound traffic onto 23rd.
  • Henry Bacon Drive and Constitution Avenue – No southbound traffic onto Henry Bacon Drive

The following roads will be closed starting at 11 a.m.:

  • Rock Creek Parkway and Virginia Avenue – No southbound traffic toward Ohio Drive.
  • F Street – All traffic northbound onto Ohio Drive.
  • 17th Street and Constitution Avenue – No southbound traffic onto 17th.
  • Independence Avenue – No westbound traffic.
  • Maine Avenue and Raoul Wallenberg Place – No westbound traffic toward Independence Avenue.
  • Ohio Drive and East Basin Drive – No traffic toward Independence Avenue.
  • West Potomac Parkway – No traffic toward Independence Avenue.
  • Memorial Bridge (west end) – No traffic into the District.

According to the USPP, the temporary road closures are expected to last until 4 p.m., “…although some may be implemented earlier or remain in place longer as necessary for law enforcement operations.”…

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