A big portion of the GW Parkway will close Sunday night in anticipation of the impending, major winter storm.
The National Park Service announced the closure, for the northern portion of the Parkway from Spout Run in Arlington to the Beltway, early Sunday afternoon.
The closure is set to take effect at 6 p.m. and will continue until conditions allow a reopening.
Weather has prompted closures in the past, including in December 2023, and has stranded drivers during previous snowstorms.
More, below, from an NPS press release.
The George Washington Memorial Parkway North, from 495 to Spout Run, will be closed starting at 6 p.m. today until further notice due to the forecasted severe winter weather in the area. This closure is necessary to ensure the proper treatment of the roadway and to restore the parkway to safe travel conditions. Crews will work diligently to treat the road for safe passage of drivers. Drivers should anticipate delays in reopening the northern section of the parkway as crews are required to use smaller equipment than usual to accommodate the lane widths and configurations. Please plan to use alternate routes.
A follow-up alert will be distributed once the parkway has reopened. Thank you in advance for your patience.
