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Contact: Dana Dierkes, 202-497-8526
The U.S. Park Police and National Park Service have temporarily closed Beach Drive between Park Road NW / Tilden Street NW (near Peirce Mill) and Blagden Road NW following heavy rains to ensure public safety. No accidents have been reported in this area. This section of the road and the adjacent area will remain closed as engineers and work crews complete a storm water damage assessment.
Drivers should follow local news or visit https://www.nps.gov/rocr for the latest information.
More information will be released when it is available.
Last updated: September 11, 2020