‘Blue’ sculpture removal at Kennedy Center prompts lanes closures on Rock Creek Parkway

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The “Blue” sculpture stationed outside of the Kennedy Center is scheduled to be removed on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the National Park Service (NPS) will implement a temporary closure, blocking off several lanes along the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, sparking traffic delays in the area.

The closures are slated to begin at 6 a.m. and last until around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Kevin Griess with the NPS noted that the times are scheduled to change based on the schedule of the statue removal.

Stretch of National Mall closed until January for turf restoration

On Tuesday, commuters can expect restricted access to the northbound lanes of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. During the statue removal, a crane will sit on the northbound lanes of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway…

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