News Release
News Release Date: October 22, 2026
Contact:
United States Park Police
WASHINGTON – On Saturday, Oct. 24, the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial Dedication Ceremony and Turnstile events will take place in downtown Washington, D.C. In conjunction with these events, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration.
Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial Dedication Ceremony
6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The following roads will be closed near the Desert Storm Memorial:
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23rd Street NW between Constitution Avenue NW and Lincoln Memorial Circle
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Henry Bacon Drive NW
Eastbound traffic approaching Lincoln Memorial Circle will be diverted south onto Ohio Drive SW. Traffic from Parkway Drive NW and Ohio Drive SW will be able to exit the city via Memorial Bridge.
Beginning at 9 a.m.
The Metropolitan Police Department will implement additional closures:
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Constitution Avenue NW between 23rd and 17th Streets
Southbound traffic on 17th Street will be directed east onto Constitution Avenue. Eastbound traffic on Constitution Avenue will be directed north onto 17th Street. Inbound traffic from Route 66 will be diverted to the E Street Expressway.
The ceremony is expected to conclude around 2 p.m. At that time, roadways west of 18th Street are expected to reopen.
Turnstile Event
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The following road will be closed near the Washington Monument:
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17th Street NW between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW
Beginning at noon
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Constitution Avenue NW between 23rd and 15th Streets
After 2 p.m., the following closures will remain in effect:
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Constitution Avenue NW between 18th and 15th Streets
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17th Street NW between Independence Avenue SW and Constitution Avenue NW
All closures are expected to open by 6 p.m., although they may be implemented earlier or remain in place longer as necessary for public safety and law enforcement operations.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026