Implosion Of Former Rosslyn Holiday Inn Scheduled For Sunday

ROSSLYN, VA — Many Rosslyn streets will be closed Sunday morning as workers demolish the former Holiday Inn by implosion. Due to safety concerns, Arlington County Police are discouraging people from attempting to view the event.

Provided safety and weather permits, Controlled Demolition Inc. will implode the building, located at 1900 Fort Myer Drive, at 8 a.m. or shortly thereafter, according to an Arlington County release. Streets around the exclusion zone will be closed by ACPD by 6:30 a.m.

Due to the road closures and configuration of the exclusion zone, police are encouraging members of the public to avoid the area. Gateway Park, located at 1300 Lee Highway, will be closed and pedestrian access will be closed.

The following Arlington County roads will be closed due to the demolition, and reopening times may change:

• 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Lee Highway Eastbound from North Quinn Street to North Lynn Street
• 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Fort Myer Drive from Lee Highway Westbound to Wilson Boulevard
• 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. 19th Street North from North Lynn Street to Fort Myer Drive
• 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. North Nash Street from Fort Myer Drive to Key Boulevard
• 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. North Nash Street from Key Boulevard to Lee Highway Westbound
• 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. North Moore Street from 19th Street North to Lee Highway
• 6:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Lee Highway Westbound from North Lynn Street to North Oak Street
• 6:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Fort Myer Drive from GW Parkway to Lee Highway Westbound
• 6:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Key Boulevard from North Nash Street to North Oak Street
• 6:30 a.m.–12 p.m. North Nash Street from Key Boulevard to Wilson Boulevard
• 6:30 a.m. –9:30 a.m. Custis Trail between North Lynn Street and North Scott
• 6:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Colonial Terrace – Residents Only
• 6:30 a.m.–9 a.m. Key Bridge diverted onto GW Parkway Northbound
• 7:45 a.m.–8 a.m. I-66 Eastbound Closed at Exit 72 Lee Highway / Spout Run
• 7:45 a.m.–12 p.m. I-66 Eastbound ramp closed for Exit 73 Rosslyn / Key Bridge
• 7:45 a.m.–8 a.m. I-66 Westbound Closed at TR Bridge traffic diverted to GW Parkway or Route 50, Route 110 Closed at Memorial Circle
• 7:45 a.m.–10 a.m. I-66 Westbound ramp closed for Exit 73 Lee Highway / Rosslyn / Key Bridge

Motorists should also be aware that many of the streets in the area will have temporary "No Parking" signs. Police will ticket and tow vehicles that are illegally parked. If your vehicle is towed from a public street, call the Emergency Communications Center at 703-558-2222.