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 lane closure on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway
On August 2-3, 2025, one southbound lane of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway will be closed near the parkway bridge south of Pennsylvania Avenue due to work on the bridge.
[CLOSURE] P Street Northwest Ramp to Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway is closed
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.
[ONGOING] Temporary lane closures on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway between K Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
From March 17 to August 12, 2025, there will be single lane closures on the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway bridge between K Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW for bridge rehabilitation work. A Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) contractor will implement closures on either northbound or southbound lanes as needed to facilitate the work.
[ONGOING] Closure on Joyce Road NW for bridge replacement
Beginning December 2, 2024, Rock Creek Park and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will close Joyce Road NW from the entrance of Rock Creek Park Golf Course to Missouri Avenue NW while the bridge over Luzon Branch is replaced. The FHWA contractor will put detours in place to divert traffic to nearby park and city roadways. The closure is expected to be in place through June 2025.
