DC Bike Ride Returns: Get Ready for Road Closures!
The DC Bike Ride is back for its 9th year, bringing thousands of cyclists to the streets of Washington D.C. and Virginia this Saturday! Riders will embark on a scenic 20-mile journey, but drivers should be aware of significant road closures that will be in effect throughout the weekend.
Whether you're a D.C. resident or just passing through, it's crucial to plan your route accordingly to avoid delays and detours. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the road closures you can expect:
Friday Closures (Starting at 6 PM):
- Pennsylvania Avenue, NW from 3rd Street, NW to 7th Street, NW
- 4th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, NW
- 6th Street, NW from Constitution Avenue, NW to C Street, NW
- 7th Street, NW from Indiana Avenue Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
- Constitution Avenue, NW from 3rd Street, NW to 7th Street, NW
Saturday Closures (2:30 AM - 11 AM):
- Constitution Avenue, NW from 14th Street, NW to 7th Street, NW
- 12th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Madison Drive, NW
- 10th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
- 9th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW
Saturday Closures (2:30 AM - 12 PM):
- 14th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to 14th Street Bridge
- Independence Avenue, NW from 3rd Street, NW to 23rd Street, SW
- 23rd Street, NW from Lincoln Circle to Independence Avenue, SW
- Arlington Memorial Bridge from Lincoln Circle to George Washington Parkway
- Rock Creek Drive from Memorial Parkway Drive to Virginia Avenue, SW
- Potomac River Freeway from Ohio Drive, NW to Whitehurst Freeway, NW
- Whitehurst Freeway from M Street to 27th Street, NW
- 27th Street, NW from K Street, NW to Virginia Avenue, NW
- Virginia Avenue, NW from New Hampshire Avenue, NW to Rock Creek Parkway, NW
- E Street Expressway from Theodore Roosevelt Bridge to 19th Street, NW
- 20th Street, NW from Virginia Avenue, NW to E Street, NW
Important Parking Restrictions: On Saturday from 2:30 AM to 11 AM, there will be no parking on 14th Street, NW.
Plan your weekend travel accordingly to avoid any disruptions caused by the DC Bike Ride!