Construction and weather will make for an even tougher rush hour commute on the GW Parkway on Friday.
The Parkway is already down to one lane in each direction, plus a reversible lane for rush hour traffic, between Spout Run Parkway in Arlington and the Beltway. That’s due to ongoing major construction on the Parkway.
But the reversible lane will now be closed “due to weather conditions,” the National Park Service announced Thursday night. It’s currently expected to reopen for the Monday morning rush hour.
More, below, from an NPS press release.
The George Washington Memorial Parkway North, from I-495 to Spout Run Parkway, will only have one travel lane open in each direction due to weather conditions. The reversible lane will be suspended during AM and PM rush hour on Friday, August 9 between I-495 and Windy Run Bridge. Please expect travel delays and plan to use alternate routes. NPS will continue to monitor weather conditions along the parkway during the tropical storm. Crews anticipate opening the reversible lane for morning rush hour on Monday, August 12. A follow-up notice will be distributed via email and on our website. Thank you in advance for your patience.
