Notice to the Public DDTO and VPRA Road Closure

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 1.5, the National Park Service (NPS) in coordination with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA), is temporarily closing the following roadways and parking areas beginning Thursday, October 8, 2026, and continuing through Saturday, October 10, 2026, and on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.:

• Eastbound lanes of Maine Avenue SW between Independence Avenue SW and the I-395 overpass; and

• Northbound lanes (Mid and East Lane) of Ohio Drive/East Basin Dr SW between Outlet Bridge and Maine Avenue SW.

• Tidal Basin Parking Lot.

The exact times are subject to change based upon the evolving schedule of the work being completed. The temporary closures are necessary to provide for public and worker safety and to facilitate construction activities associated with the Long Bridge Project, including demolition of the existing retaining wall near the 14th Street ramp and Maine Avenue SW. The restricted NPS roads are depicted on the enclosed Map #1.

The affected areas will be delineated by appropriate signage, traffic-control devices, and/or physical barriers. The closures will be lifted at the conclusion of each nighttime work period and will be reduced or discontinued as soon as they are no longer necessary, restoring public access as soon as practicable.

The National Park Service appreciates the public's cooperation and understanding during these temporary closures.


Kevin L. Griess /s/ 10/8/2026
Superintendent

 

NPS Road Closure