WASHINGTON — A holiday tradition is upon us! The National Christmas Tree will light up in D.C. on Thursday, Nov. 30. The celebration brings festive fun and music, but it also means several roads in the area will be closed to traffic. Here's what drivers need to be aware of ahead of time.
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
• 17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
• Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street, NW
• 15th Street from F Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
• 17th Street from H Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• 15th Street from F Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• Jefferson Drive from 14th Street to 15th Street, SW
• Madison Drive from 14th to 15th Street, NW
• Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street, NW
• C Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
• D Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
• E Street from 17th Street to18th Street, NW
• F Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
• G Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
• New York Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
• Pennsylvania Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street, NW
All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.
The public should expect parking restrictions along the street and should be guided by the posted emergency no parking signage. All vehicles that are parked in violation of the emergency no parking signs will be ticketed and towed.
Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays, and be on the lookout since increased pedestrian traffic is expected.