Traffic Advisory for Nov. 2

News Release Date: November 1, 2026
Contact:USPP PIO

WASHINGTON - On Monday, Nov. 2, there will be temporary road closures for a special event in the District that motorists should take into consideration between approximately 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The following roads will be closed starting at 6 a.m.:

• 23rd Street and Independence Ave - No traffic toward Lincoln Memorial Circle.
• 23rd Street and Constitution Avenue - No southbound traffic onto 23rd.
• Henry Bacon Drive and Constitution Avenue - No southbound traffic onto Henry Bacon.

The following roads will be closed starting at 1 p.m.:

• Rock Creek Parkway and Virginia Avenue - No southbound traffic toward Ohio Drive.
• F Street - All traffic northbound onto Ohio Drive.
• 17th Street and Constitution Avenue - No southbound traffic onto 17th.
• Independence Avenue - No westbound traffic.
• Maine Avenue and Raoul Wallenberg Place - No westbound traffic toward Independence Avenue.
• Ohio Drive and East Basin Drive - No traffic toward Independence Avenue.
• West Potomac Parkway - No traffic toward Independence Avenue.
• Memorial Bridge (west end) - No traffic into the District.

There may be additional road closures within the corresponding area as needed.

All closures are expected to open by 4 p.m., although some may be implemented earlier or remain in place longer as necessary for law enforcement operations.

Motorists should plan accordingly, allow additional travel time and consider alternate routes.