News Release

National Park Service to Conduct Tree Maintenance Along Southern Section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway

Date: September 22, 2025
Contact: Jerry Garcia, 571-205-2346

McLean, Va. – Over the next eight weeks, the National Park Service will conduct tree maintenance along the George Washington Memorial Parkway between Mount Vernon and just south of Alexandria.

Crews will perform routine cutbacks and clearing to maintain safe sightlines and road conditions. As part of this work, they will also assess the health of trees in the corridor and remove or otherwise address any that are determined to be hazardous.

To safely complete this work, temporary single-lane closures will be required in both directions. At times, short segments of the parkway may experience brief, periodic directional closures. The National Park Service will make every effort to limit these disruptions during peak rush hour travel. If full directional closures are necessary, advance notice and detour information will be provided.

The National Park Service appreciates the public’s patience while this important safety work is completed.

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