Road closures in Arlington for Columbia Pike Blues Festival
ARLINGTON, Va. () — Getting around Arlington on Saturday, June 14 could be a little tricky. There are to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army in D.C.
But, wait! There's more!
The , an annual event that celebrates music, community, and culture, takes place from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Because of the festival, Arlington County said the following road closures would be in place from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.:
S. Walter Reed Drive, from 9th Street S. to Columbia Pike
Southbound Walter Reed Drive, from 7th Street S. to 9th Street S. (Local traffic only and handicapped drop off for the event)
9th Street S., from S. Highland Street to S. Walter Reed Drive
9th Road S., from S. Garfield Street to S. Walter Reed Drive
In putting out the road closures, Arlington County also said there would be an increased number of police in the area. It encouraged drivers to be aware of the closures and a higher volume of foot traffic.
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Street parking may be restricted, so anyone driving in the area should look for temporary 'No Parking' signs. The county said cars parked illegally may be ticketed or towed. If you do end up having a car towed, Arlington County has an online portal that allows you to check the status of your car and to find out where it is. If you need additional help, you may call the county's non-emergency number, which is 703-558-2222.
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