D.C. Weekend Events: Bike Ride, Concerts, and More—Expect Traffic Disruptions

Last updated on September 10th, 2024 at 02:09 pm

This weekend in D.C. is packed with great events, and with that comes road closures and parking restrictions. Here’s a breakdown of everything happening and how it might affect your plans.

Events and Traffic Updates

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024:

– DC Bike Ride 2024

– Time: Starts at 8 a.m.

– Road Closures: 12th Street NW & Constitution Ave NW to 300 Pennsylvania Ave NW.

– Closures & No Parking: Several streets, including Pennsylvania Ave NW, 4th St NW, 6th St NW, Constitution Ave NW, and more, will be closed from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon.

– D.C. State Fair

– Location: Franklin Park (13th & 14th streets NW, between K and I streets)

– Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Traffic Impact: Expect increased foot traffic in the area.

– Bruce Springsteen Concert

– Location: Nationals Park

– Time: 7:30 p.m.

– Traffic Impact: Heavy traffic around the venue; consider using public transport.

Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024:

– More Than Pink Walk (Breast Cancer Research Walk)

– Time: Starts at 9 a.m., with road closures from early morning.

– Location: Freedom Plaza, with the route passing along Pennsylvania Ave NW to The Capitol and back.

– Closures & No Parking: Major streets like Pennsylvania Ave NW, 13th St NW, and Constitution Ave NW will have closures from 12 a.m. to 3 p.m.

– Adams Morgan Day

– Location: 18th Street NW, from Kalorama Rd NW to Columbia Rd NW.

– Time: Starting at noon.

– Traffic Impact: Thousands expected in the area; parking will be limited, and road closures are in place. Use Metro for easier access.

Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

EventDateTimeAffected Roads/Areas
DC Bike Ride 2024Sept. 7, 20246:00 p.m. (Sept 6) – 5:00 p.m.Pennsylvania Ave NW, Constitution Ave NW, and surrounding streets from 12th St NW to 27th St NW.
More Than Pink WalkSept. 8, 202412:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Pennsylvania Ave NW, 3rd St NW, Constitution Ave NW, Independence Ave NW.
Adams Morgan DaySept. 8, 2024Starting at noon18th Street NW from Kalorama Rd NW to Columbia Rd NW.

With multiple events, large crowds, and numerous road closures, organizers are encouraging the use of Metro and other public transportation to avoid traffic.

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