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DC road closures, parking restrictions in effect for America 250 event, graduation

Special events in the District will cause interruptions when driving downtown this weekend.

On Sunday, two events coincide on the National Mall, all the while closing streets and restricting parking.

George Washington University’s graduation commencement will take place between 15th Street and 17th Street. The “Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving” event is an event earmarked for America’s 250th anniversary; it will take place on the National Mall between 7th Street and 14th Street NW.

On Sunday until 8 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:

  • Constitution Avenue from 15th Street to 14th Street NW
  • Madison Drive from 4th Street to 14th Street NW
  • 7th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue SW
  • Jefferson Drive from 4th Street to 14th Street SW
  • 12th Street from Madison Drive to Constitution Avenue NW

On Sunday until 8 p.m., the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:

  • 15th Street from Constitution Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW
  • 12th Street from Madison Drive to Constitution Avenue NW
  • Madison Drive from 7th Street to 14th Street NW
  • Jefferson Drive from 7th Street to 14th Street SW

On Sunday until 8 p.m., the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:

  • 15th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue (southbound only)
  • 7th Street from Constitution Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW
  • Madison Drive from 4th Street to 7th Street NW
  • Jefferson Drive from 4th Street to 7th Street NW
  • 12th Street Expressway (Tunnel)

On Sunday, the following street may be closed intermittently for public safety:

  • 14th Street from Constitution Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW

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