WASHINGTON — As the nation's capital kicks off Fourth of July celebration events across D.C., traffic delays and road closures are expected.
To help your commute move a little more seamlessly, WUSA9 has compiled a list of street closures travelers should take into consideration before hitting the road to enjoy the busy Tuesday.
With a multitude of events on the National Mall and across downtown, many streets are expected to experience a significant impact.
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the National Independence Day Parade from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.:
- Pennsylvania Avenue from Constitution Avenue to 3rd Street, NW
- 3rd Street from Independence Avenue, SW to Constitution Avenue, NW
- 4th Street from Independence Avenue, SW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 6th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 7th Street from Independence Avenue, SW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 9th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 10th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 12th Street from Madison Drive, NW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 14th Street from Independence Avenue, SW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 15th Street from Independence Avenue, SW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 17th Street from Independence Avenue, SW to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 18th Street from Constitution Avenue to E Street, NW
- 19th Street from Constitution Avenue to E Street, NW
- 20th Street from Virginia Avenue, NW to E Street, NW
- 20th Street from C Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
- 21st Street from Constitution Avenue to E Street, NW
- 22nd Street from Constitution Avenue to C Street, NW
- 23rd Street from Constitution Avenue to E Street, NW
- C Street from 21st to Virginia Avenue, NW
- C Street from 19th to 17th Street, NW
- D Street from 18th to 17th Street, NW
- E Street from 20th to 17th Street, NW (eastbound lanes only)
- Virginia Avenue from 23rd Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
- Constitution Avenue from 23rd Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- Ohio Drive from Independence Avenue to Ohio Drive Bridge
- Parkway Drive NW from Ohio Drive, SW to Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW (Zone 5850)
- Jefferson Drive from 15th to 3rd Street, NW
- Madison Drive from 15th to 3rd Street, SW
- Independence Avenue from 17th Street to 3rd Street, SW
- Maryland Avenue from Independence Avenue to 3rd Street, SW
The following streets will be closed for the National Independence Day Parade and fireworks show from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.:
- Inbound Case Bridge ramp to 12th Street tunnel
- Jefferson Drive from 15th to 3rd Street, SW
- Madison Drive from 15th to 3rd Street, NW
- Independence Avenue from 14th Street to Ohio Drive, SW
- C Street from 21st to Virginia Avenue, NW
- C Street from 18th to 17th Street, NW
- D Street from 18th to 17th Street, NW
- E Street from 20th to 17th Street, NW (east bound lanes only)
- 10th Street from Constitution Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 12th Street from Madison Drive to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 1200 block of Maine Avenue, SW
- 13th Street from F Street to E Street, NW
- 14th Street Bridge Inbound, SW (ALL Traffic will remain on E/B I-395)
- 14th Street Bridge (HOV) Inbound, SW (ALL Traffic will remain on E/B I-395)
- 14th Street from F Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
- 15th Street from F Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
- 17th Street from New York Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
- 18th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to E Street, NW
- 19th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to E Street, NW
- 20th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to E Street, NW
- 21st Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to E Street, NW
- 23rd Street from Virginia Avenue to Memorial Bridge
- Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to 23rd Street, NW
- Virginia Avenue from Constitution Avenue, NW to 24th Street, NW
- Maine Avenue from I-395 W/B to Independence Avenue, SW
- Southbound Potomac River Freeway exits to Independence Avenue and E Street, NW
- TR Bridge ramp to Constitution Avenue, NW
- TR Bridge ramp to Ohio Drive, NW
- E/B E Street Expressway ramp to E Street, NW
- E Street Expressway ramp from the TR Bridge
- Arlington Memorial Bridge
- Southbound Rock Creek Parkway will be closed at Virginia Avenue, NW
- Henry Bacon Drive from Constitution Avenue to Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW
- Ohio Drive from Independence Avenue to the Ohio Drive Bridge
- Parkway Drive from Ohio Drive to the Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW
- West Basin Drive from Independence Avenue to Ohio Drive, SW
The following streets will be closed for the National Independence Day Parade and fireworks show from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.:
- 23rd Street from Virginia Avenue to Washington Circle, NW – no southbound traffic
- 3rd Street from D Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
In addition to events on the National Mall, motorists should expect heavy traffic and delays around other Fourth of July activities taking place in the city:
- The Washington Nationals will host the Cincinnati Red at National Park at 1500 South Capitol Street, SE. The baseball game will start at 11:05 a.m.
- The Palisades Citizens Association will host their annual Palisades Parade at 11 a.m.
- The Capitol Hill Community 4th of July Parade will take place at 10:00 a.m.
The following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the Palisades Parade from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:
- MacArthur Boulevard from Whitehaven Parkway to Edmunds Place, NW
The following street will be closed for the Palisades Parade from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:
- MacArthur Boulevard from Whitehaven Parkway to Arizona Avenue, NW
- Edmunds Place from Sherier Place to MacArthur Boulevard, NW
- Sherier Place from Edmunds Place to Dana Place, NW
The following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the Capitol Hill Community 4th of July Parade from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:
8th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Virginia Avenue, SE
- D Street from 7th Street to 8th Street, SE
The following street will be closed for the Capitol Hill Community 4th of July Parade from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:
- 8th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Virginia Avenue, SE
- D Street from 7th Street to 8th Street, SE
The 3rd Street Tunnel will remain open for travel into and out of the city.
Metro will increase service after 4 p.m. and open faregates at 5 p.m.
Metro customers could also wait up to 60 minutes, while navigating larger than usual crowds, especially after the Fourth of July fireworks shows have ended. Metro Transit Police may also temporarily restrict entry to stations that are seeing excessive crowding to stop any unsafe conditions on the platforms.