News Release

NPS to host virtual public information meeting on George Washington Memorial Parkway rehabilitation project

Date: October 17, 2023
Contact: Christopher Hershey, 703-289-2508

McLean, Va. – The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to a virtual meeting Oct. 26, at 7:00 pm concerning the rehabilitation of the northern section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The meeting will feature information about construction progress, the upcoming traffic shift from I-495 to Route 123, inclement weather event planning and future construction activities, followed by a question-and-answer session.

How to Attend
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023  
Time: 7 p.m.   
The meeting will be held on Zoom  
Please click the link below to join:

https://zoom.us/j/95268321348?pwd=NDF6ZFBpU0J3ZjJyUTF5dmlNRkIwdz09

Passcode: 995480
Or One tap mobile:
[phone],,95268321348#,,,,*995480# US (Washington DC)
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
[phone] US (Washington DC)
Webinar ID: 952 6832 1348
Passcode: 995480
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/avNPnmGMx

To get more information about the project, including updates concerning major milestones, traffic impacts, and meeting notices, visit the North Parkway Rehabilitation project webpage. The meeting will also be recorded and posted online so people can also watch afterward at their convenience.

Construction progresses on the northern section of the parkway. Route 123 interchange ramp closures and detours will continue during weekends through late November. The NPS anticipates shifting traffic between I-495 and Route 123 to the southbound lanes in late November. Bridge repairs will continue throughout the project. All construction activities and associated timelines are weather permitting.

Background:
The rehabilitation of the northern section of the parkway was announced by the Department of the Interior on December 7, 2021. In partnership with the National Park Service, the Federal Highway Administration awarded a $161 million contract to rehabilitate this section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The project will improve the driving experience, safety and water drainage while retaining and reviving the historic beauty and significance of the parkway – including opening scenic views to Washington, D.C.