Transportation Tips for 58th Presidential Inauguration for Northern Virginia Residents

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- The Virginia Department of Transportation and Virginia State Police encourage drivers to plan ahead for road closures and delays across the National Capital Region associated with inaugural events on Friday, Jan. 20.

Here's some road restrictions coming up this week:

• I-395 HOV northbound lanes will close at 3 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20. HOV lanes on I-395 will re-open southbound upon the conclusion of the Inaugural parade.
• HOV restrictions will be lifted on I-66 (as well as on I-395 when the lanes reopen Friday evening).
• I-395 main lanes and I-66 will be open to all traffic.
• Memorial Bridge will be open to pedestrian traffic and authorized vehicle traffic only.
• Key Bridge, Chain Bridge, Woodrow Wilson Bridge and the American Legion Bridge will be open to all traffic.
• 14th St. Non- HOV Bridge – Open to all traffic. ALL traffic diverted to I-395.
• 14th St. Bridge HOV (North and South) – Closed to all traffic
• North Washington Street at Montgomery Street (City of Alexandria) to Reagan National Airport will be open.

To avoid congestion and travel delays, residents are encouraged to use Metro, Virginia Railway Express (VRE), and Amtrak for travel from Virginia into Washington, D.C., on Inauguration Day, according to VDOT and VSP.

Those needing to travel are encouraged to seek alternate means of transportation and develop a backup route. For real-time Virginia traffic information, visit 511virginia.org or download the 511 mobile app.

Those in the Northern Virginia region not attending inaugural activities should anticipate and plan for potential traffic congestion and delays. Those needing to travel are encouraged to also seek alternate means of transportation or alternate traffic routes. For the real-time Virginia traffic information, click on the VDOT 511 Website or download the free 511 app.

Planning ahead

Visit the Metro's Web site or the DC government Web site to determine public transportation schedules, routes and fares.

To receive free emergency alerts and public notifications regarding the Inauguration, text the word "INAUG" to 888777. Text messaging fees may apply according to your cellular plan.

Extra consideration should be given if planning to bring small children, elderly or anyone with a weakened immune system. Plan for walking long distances, long lines at security checkpoints, extensive standing, and large crowds.

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PHOTO of previous inaugural, Staff Sgt. Mark Fayloga, Department of Defense