News

Expect a days-long closure of N. Glebe Road near Chain Bridge due to emergency water main repairs.

The busy commuter route was closed Thursday afternoon between Chain Bridge Road and Military Road. Outbound traffic from D.C. is being diverted onto Chain Bridge Road, while northbound traffic heading toward the District is being rerouted onto Military Road.


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Wreaths honoring fallen service members are arriving at Arlington National Cemetery this weekend.

About 75 tractor-trailers loaded with handmade balsam wreaths will arrive in the county starting on Friday in preparation for the event expected to draw several thousand volunteers.


Events

Temporary road closures will go into effect this weekend to accommodate a pair of 5K races happening in Yorktown and Pentagon City.

The Jennifer Bush-Lawson Memorial 5K & Family Carnival in the Yorktown neighborhood and the 2024 Girls on the Run 5K in the Pentagon City area take place this Saturday and Sunday, prompting some morning closures in and around those neighborhoods.


Events

Free rides home will be available in Arlington and elsewhere in the D.C. area this weekend.

The regional SoberRide program, provided through a partnership between Lyft and the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, will offer one free ride of up to $15 per customer.


Events

One of the largest marathon races in the country is returning to Arlington this weekend with planned road closures and festivities.

On Sunday, the 49th Marine Corps Marathon — dubbed “The People’s Marathon” — will kick off at 7:55 a.m. at Route 110, between the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery.


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Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields and his staff currently are attempting to juggle requests from various organizations to close streets for Halloween-themed events.

At least six have come in, double the typical number of street closings allowed on any given day, city officials say.


Around Town

Several roads will close temporarily for the 40th annual Army Ten-Miler race this Sunday, Oct. 13.

Some streets in and around Rosslyn, Crystal City and the Pentagon will be affected. Closures will begin at 5 a.m. and last until 12:30 p.m.


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The filming of an Arlington County Police Department recruitment video will bring a temporary road closure on Friday.

A section of Army Navy Drive between S. Nash Street and 28th Street S. will be closed from 5-10 p.m. to accommodate filming, ACPD said. The forthcoming video is meant to “showcase the work of our officers and enhance our recruitment efforts.”


News

Drivers on the George Washington Memorial Parkway may soon have clearer views of the Potomac, but they should also expect weekend lane closures during restoration work.

The National Park Service announced yesterday (Monday) that crews will “rehabilitate” 15 scenic vistas between the North Donaldson Overlook and Spout Run Parkway.


Traffic

Update on 9/27/24 — The lane closure for this weekend has been cancelled due to rain. From the National Park Service:

Due to inclement weather, the scheduled closure of the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) between Spout Run Parkway and Windy Run Bridge has been cancelled for this weekend. One northbound and southbound lane will remain open in each direction. Thank you for your patience as we continue rehabilitation.


Events

Green Valley’s annual summer celebration is scheduled to return this weekend.

Food vendors, a moon bounce and live music will be coming to the area around Charles R. Drew Elementary School this Saturday at the annual Green Valley Day.


Events

Late September marks the halfway point to St. Patrick’s Day, and in Shirlington, it also means the return of the neighborhood’s annual Celtic Festival.

The free festivities take place from noon to 7 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 21, in and around Samuel Beckett’s Irish Gastro Pub at 2800 S. Randolph Street.


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