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Road Alerts

We'll post any information about temporary road closures or other alerts related to roads in this section.

Current road alerts:
[NEW] Temporary Closure of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway for Marine Corps Marathon
From Sunday, October 26 from 5:30 am to 1:00 pm, the full length of the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway will be closed to allow for the Marine Corps Marathon. The roadway will be reopened once all runners and equipment are safely off the roadway.

[UPDATE] P Street Northwest Ramp to Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway to open
On or about October 2, the P Street Northwest Ramp to Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway will reopen to traffic.

Previous alert:
The P Street Northwest Ramp to Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway is closed due to sinkholes on the ramp that may compromise the roadway. Drivers should seek alternate routes to access the parkway. See DC Water's Traffic Advisory (June 27) and the NPS news release (July 2) for more information. Update (Aug. 28): NPS is working with the Federal Highway Administration to assess the defect in the stormwater management system that caused the sinkholes and confirm a proposed repair solution. We do not yet have a timeline for the repair or for the re-opening of the ramp.

[NEW] Temporary Lane Closure on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway
From Friday, October 3 at 8 pm until Sunday, October 5 at 8 pm, the right southbound lane of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway will be closed between P Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW to allow DC Water to conduct repair work. See DC Water's news release for more details about the repairs.

[UPCOMING] Beach Drive open to motor vehicles on October 11, 2025
On October 11, from 11 am to 4 pm, the entire length of Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park will be open for a scenic driving day for visitors who prefer to enjoy the park from their cars. Those who frequently bike or hike in these areas should plan accordingly. See our Scenic Driving Days webpage for more information.

 

Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway

Rush hour, one-way access along the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway remains the same as usual.

• All lanes flow in the southbound direction Monday through Friday between 6:45 AM and 9:30 AM.
• All lanes flow in the northbound direction Monday through Friday between 3:45 PM and 6:30 PM.

 

Trail Alerts

We'll post any information about temporary trail closures or other alerts related to trails in this section.

Current trail alerts:
[NEW] Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Multi-Use Trail between P Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
From Friday, October 3 at 8 pm until Sunday, October 5 at 8 pm,the multi-use trail between P Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW will be closed for DC Water to conduct repair work. During the closure, please follow the signs which indicate a detour route. See DC Water's news release for more details about the repairs.

[ONGOING] Glover Archbold Trail detour
For visitor safety, the southern end of the Glover Archbold Trail is under an emergency closure until further notice due to aerial hazards. Please follow the posted detour along Foxhall Rd. / 44th St. NW / P St. NW.

 

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