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Alerts

 

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 on Park Road between Beach Drive and Klingle Road NW
On May 17, 2025 from 6:30 am to 2 pm, Park Road will be closed between Beach Drive and Klingle Road NW to allow for removal of hazardous trees, cutting back of vegetation, and removal of tree debris. A detour will be in place. This closure applies to all through traffic including motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. Local traffic will be able to access their residences. If the weather is poor, this closure will be rescheduled to May 18, 2025 from 6:30 am to 2 pm.

[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.

 

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:
Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Multi-Use Trail between K Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
From March 17 to August 12, 2025, the multi-use trail between K Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW will be closed to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists while a nearby road bridge undergoes rehabilitation work by a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) contractor. Please follow the signs which indicate a detour route.

Valley Trail closed between Juniper Spur Trail and Holly Trail
As of March 18, 2025, the Valley Trail is closed between the Juniper Spur and Holly (Pine) trails due to unsafe conditions, including a downed tree across the trail. Please abide by trail closure signs.

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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