MacARTHUR BOULEVARD FROM SANGAMORE ROAD TO GREAT FALLS IS A RESTRICTED ROADWAY, NO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN FOUR WHEELS ARE PERMITTED. THIS INCLUDES ALL BUSES. PRIVATE VEHICLES OF MORE THAN ONE TON CAPACITY ARE ALSO FORBIDDEN. THIS LAW IS STRICTLY ENFORCED. IF YOUR VEHICLE FALLS INTO THE RESTRICTED CATEGORY, OR IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION IN YOUR MIND, PLEASE USE THESE DIRECTIONS.

FROM MARYLAND OR VIRGINIA: Follow I-495 to Exit 39 (River Road, Maryland Route 190). Follow River Road East toward Washington, DC. At the intersection of River Road and Goldsboro Road (Maryland Route 614) turn right on Goldsboro Road and proceed to MacArthur Boulevard. As you approach MacArthur Boulevard, you will see the Glen Echo Shopping Center on your right. In front of the Exxon station will be a sign which reads "Truck Crossing". Please follow the direction of the sign. This route will bring you to a legal crossing over MacArthur Boulevard onto Oxford Road. Immediately after you enter Oxford Road you will see a large parking lot on your left. Bus parking will be designated.

FROM WASHINGTON, DC: Use either Massachusetts Avenue or River Road out of the city until either intersects with Goldsboro Road (Maryland Route 614). Turn left on Goldsboro Road and proceed to MacArthur Boulevard. As you approach MacArthur Boulevard, you will see the Glen Echo Shopping Center on your right. In front of the Exxon station will be a sign which reads "Truck Crossing". Please follow the direction of the sign. This route will bring you to a legal crossing over MacArthur Boulevard onto Oxford Road. Immediately after you enter Oxford Road you will see a large parking lot on your left. Bus parking will be designated.

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