The Fourth of July in Arlington: Road Closures, Shuttle Services, Security Information

The Arlington County Police Department, U.S. Park Police and state Department of Transportation will close several roads on the Fourth of July, which is Thursday.

The closures, which include Memorial Bridge and Memorial Circle for most of the day, are designed to accommodate the large crowds that are expected to turn out for Independence Day events and fireworks viewing.

Authorities are strongly encouraging people who want to participate in the festivities to use public transportation. The Rosslyn Metro Station is about five blocks north of the Iwo Jima Memorial, and the Air Force Memorial is within walking distance from the Pentagon City Metro Station.

Further, Arlington County will run shuttle buses to Long Bridge Park from the Crystal City and Pentagon City Metro stations. Long Bridge Park is the site of a day-long Independence Day festival and popular viewing area for DC fireworks.

Anyone with questions about street closings or traffic can call the Arlington County Police Department's Special Operations Section at 703-228-4141.

The following roads will be closed Thursday:

From 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• Memorial Bridge and Memorial Circle

• North Meade Street from Marshall Drive to Route 50; access to the Fort Myer Heights neighborhood will be allowed from the Rhodes Street bridge.
• Marshall Drive from Route 110 to North Meade Street
• Eastbound North Fairfax Drive from North Pierce Street to North Fort Myer Drive
• Exit ramp from westbound Route 50 to North Lynn Street
• Exit ramp from eastbound Route 50 to North Meade Street
• Long Bridge Drive from Boundary Channel Drive to South 10th Street

• Eastbound Route 50 at North Pershing Drive; detour at North Barton Street or Washington Boulevard.
• Columbia Pike between South Orme Street and South Joyce Street
• South Joyce Street from Army Navy Drive to Columbia Pike

• Alcoholic beverages, grills and fireworks are prohibited at county and federal parks during Independence Day events.
• Vendors will not be allowed near the Iwo Jima Memorial.
• Coolers and backpacks will be subject to search upon entry to the Iwo Jima Memorial and Long Bridge Park.