Clara Barton Parkway

Access in and out of DC across Chain Bridge is restricted during morning (6:15 AM to 10:00 AM) and afternoon (2:45 PM to 7:15 PM) rush hours.

  • From 6:15 AM to 10:00 AM, no traffic allowed Westbound from Chain Bridge. Two lanes allowed Eastbound from Chain Bridge parking lot to the Chain Bridge.
  • From 2:45 PM to 7:15 PM access to the Eastbound Clara Barton Parkway from the MacArthur Boulevard Exit (aka Glen Echo turn-around) and Chain Bridge will be closed. Vehicles leaving the parking areas, along the parkway during this time are required to exit Eastbound then make a U- turn at the Chain Bridge Parking area to travel westbound. There is no access to Chain Bridge from 2:45 PM to 7:15 PM.
 
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Clara Barton Parkway

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Last updated: May 16, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

700 George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters
McLean, VA 22101

Phone:

301 320-1400

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