On Sunday, July 4, 2021, the 2021 Fourth of July Celebration will take place in the District of Columbia. In addition to this event, there are other events in the city which will require extensive street closures that motorists should take into consideration.
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Sunday, July 4, 2021 from 5:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.:
Constitution Avenue, NW from 23rd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Jefferson Drive, SW from 15th Street to 3rd Street, SW
Madison Drive, NW from 15th Street to 3rd Street, NW
Independence Avenue, SW from 17th Street to 3rd Street, SW
C Street, NW from 21st to Virginia Avenue, NW
C Street, NW from 18th Street to 17th Street, NW
D Street, NW from 18th Street to 17th Street, NW
E Street, NW from 18th Street to 17th Street, NW
17th Street, NW from Constitution Avenue to E Street, NW
18th Street, NW from Constitution Avenue to E Street, NW
19th Street, NW from Constitution Avenue to E Street, NW
20th Street, NW from Constitution Avenue to E Street, NW
21st Street, NW from Constitution Avenue to E Street, NW
23rd Street, NW from Constitution Avenue to E Street, NW
Virginia Avenue, NW from Constitution Avenue to 22nd Street, NW
Ohio Drive from Independence Avenue and West Basin Drive, SW
Parkway Drive from Ohio Drive and Lincoln Memorial Circle, SW
15th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
14th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW
12th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
10th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
9th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
7th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW
6th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
4th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW
3rd Street, NW from Constitution Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW
The following streets will be closed for the event from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.:
Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (TR Bridge) Inbound to Constitution Avenue and Ohio Drive ramp (ALL traffic will be diverted to the E Street Expressway)
Eastbound E Street Expressway ramp to E Street, NW
E Street Expressway ramp from the TR Bridge
Henry Bacon Drive from Constitution Avenue, NW to Memorial Circle
Ohio Drive between Independence Avenue and West Basin Drive
Parkway Drive, NW between Ohio Drive and Lincoln Memorial Circle
Independence Avenue from 14th Street to Ohio Drive, SW
23rd Street, NW (northbound) from Constitution Avenue to Virginia Avenue, NW (southbound 23rd Street, NW will be allowed to flow and access outbound TR Bridge)
Virginia Avenue from Constitution Avenue, NW to 24th Street, NW
22nd Street, NW from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
21st Street, NW from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
20th Street, NW from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
19th Street, NW from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
18th Street, NW from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
17th Street, NW from New York Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
15th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW
Constitution Avenue, NW from 23rd Street to 14th Street, NW
Constitution Avenue, NW from 9th Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Jefferson Drive, SW from 15th Street to 3rd Street, SW
Madison Drive, NW from 15th Street to 3rd Street, NW
12th Street tunnel
1200 block Maiden Lane, SW
14th Street Bridge Inbound (ALL Traffic will remain on eastbound I-395)
14th Street Bridge (HOV) Inbound (ALL Traffic will remain on eastbound I-395)
Maine Avenue, SW from I-395 (westbound) to Independence Avenue, SW (ALL traffic will remain on westbound I-395)
Southbound Potomac River Freeway split to Route 66 (ALL traffic to outbound Route 66)
Arlington Memorial Bridge
Southbound Rock Creek Parkway will be closed at Virginia Avenue, NW
The following streets will be closed from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.:
14th Street, NW from Pennsylvania to Independence Avenue, SW
7th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW
4th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW
The following streets are expected to remain open, but may be closed for public safety:
12th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
10th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
9th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
9th Street Tunnel
The 3rd Street Tunnel will remain open for travel into and out of the city.
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 Fourth of July on Barracks Row will take place at 10:00 a.m.
The following street will be closed and posted as Emergency No Parking for the Barracks Row Parade from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:
8th Street, SE from Pennsylvania Avenue to Virginia Avenue, SE
The following streets will be closed for the Barracks Row parade from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:
E Street, SE between 7th Street and 9th Street, SE
G Street, SE between 7th Street and 9th Street, SE
The Washington Nationals will host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals 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 12:00 p.m.
The following street will be closed and posted as Emergency No Parking for the Palisades Parade from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:
MacArthur Boulevard, NW from Whitehaven Park to Edmunds Place, NW
For more information on July 4, 2021 watercraft restrictions on the Potomac River, please visit: https://mpdc.dc.gov/release/mpd-announces-watercraft-restrictions-fourth-july-celebration
Residents and visitors of the District are urged to be vigilant and follow the motto, “if you see something, say something.” To report immediate threats or emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity or behavior, call 202-727-9099 or text 50-411. For more information visit https://mpdc.dc.gov/capitalwatch.
Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation also wishes to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated. As always, do not drink and drive.
Motorists are reminded that stopping or standing is prohibited on any city streets or roadways to observe the fireworks. Motorists shall expect to be ticketed and/or towed if found in violation
For timely traffic information, please visit twitter.com/DCPoliceTraffic.
Please visit https://www.wmata.com/ for alternative public transportation options into and out of the city, as well as any metro closures.
Please visit http://home.nps.gov/subjects/nationalmall4th/closures.htm for additional information from National Park Service.
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.
Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation also wishes to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated.
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