Traffic Alert: Get Ready for Several Road Closures Friday in Arlington

If you're going to be driving around town on Friday, be aware of several road closures, according to Arlington County.

The Arlington County Police Department, US Park Police, and VDOT will close multiple roadways on Friday. The closures are designed to facilitate the safe passage of large crowds for the Independence Day events and fireworks. Listed below are the streets and times that will be affected:

6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• Memorial Bridge / Memorial Circle

1 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Marshall Drive from Route 110 to N. Meade Street
• N. Meade Street from N. 14th Street to Marshall Drive

3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• N. Meade Street from Marshall Drive to Route 50 (access to the Ft. Myer Heights neighborhood will be from the Rhodes Street bridge)
• Eastbound N. Fairfax Drive from N. Pierce Street to N. Fort Myer Drive
• Exit ramp from westbound Route 50 to N. Lynn Street (Rosslyn exit)
• Exit ramp from eastbound Route 50 to N. Meade Street (Rosslyn exit)
• Long Bridge Drive from Boundary Channel Drive to S. 10th Street

8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Eastbound Route 50 at N. Pershing Drive (detour at N. Barton Street or Washington Boulevard)
• Columbia Pike between S. Orme Street and S. Joyce Street
• S. Joyce Street between Army Navy Drive and Columbia Pike

Street parking in the areas of the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), Long Bridge Park, and Air Force Memorial will be restricted.  Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs.  Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed from a public street, please call 703-558-2222.

Arlington County residents and visitors are also reminded of the following:

• Alcoholic beverages, grills, and fireworks are prohibited on county and federal parkland during Independence Day events.
• Vendors will not be allowed in the area of the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima).
• Coolers and backpacks will be subject to search upon entry to the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) and Long Bridge Park.

Attendees are strongly encouraged to use public transportation. The Rosslyn Metro stop on the Orange Line is approximately five blocks north of the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), and the Air Force Memorial is within walking distance of the Pentagon City Metro station. Arlington County will be running shuttle buses to Long Bridge Park from the Crystal City and Pentagon City Metro stations.

Any questions about traffic or street closings should be directed to the Special Operations Section of the Arlington County Police Department at 703-228-4141.  Any information about planned July 4th events in the county can be viewed online at www.arlingtonva.us.