DC road closures, parking restrictions in effect for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Key Points:

• Traffic restrictions and parking lane closures are in effect in Washington, D.C. from now through September 15 due to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix event celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence.
• Multiple streets will be closed or have emergency no parking posted during various periods between now and September 3, with significant closures concentrated around the event dates of August 22-23.
• Nighttime road closures will occur on select streets from August 1 through August 12, and extended closures and parking restrictions will be enforced from August 14 through August 26 in key areas around Pennsylvania Avenue, Constitution Avenue, and Independence Avenue.
• From August 21 at 3 a.m. through August 23 at 11:59 p.m., extensive street closures and restrictions to local traffic only will be in place to accommodate race activities, with some ramps and expressways also affected.
• Local deliveries and employee access to museums will be allowed during certain closure periods, and motorists are advised to consult the event website for detailed maps and prohibited items ahead of the event.