On Saturday, August 22, 2026, and Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC will take place in the District of Columbia. In preparation for this event, there will be traffic closures and vehicle restrictions implemented to support security operations in the days leading up to the race. Unless there is a specific public safety need that requires limiting movement to a parking garage or loading dock within these restricted areas, the Metropolitan Police Department will make every effort to accommodate access to these garages or loading docks.
Below is a list of specific locations and general areas that residents and employees will need to use to reach their destinations. If a motorist has a legitimate reason to enter any of these streets, such as residence, parking garage access, or deliveries, their vehicle will be permitted to do so. When a motorist approaches a police officer at a “traffic control point,” a brief explanation of their destination will suffice.
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Location |
Access Point |
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Reagan Building |
Vehicle traffic is not restricted on 14th Street, NW |
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Waldorf Astoria |
Travel south on 11th Street from E Street and vehicles will be allowed to cross Pennsylvania Avenue into the hotel. |
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400 block of 10th Street, NW |
Enter and exit from 10th Street from E Street, NW |
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500 block of 8th Street, NW |
Enter from 8th and F Street, NW |
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400 block of 8th Street, NW |
Enter and exit from 7th Street and E Street – travel south on 7th Street |
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800 block of E Street, NW |
Enter and exit from 9th Street and E Street, NW |
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800 block of D Street, NW |
Enter and exit from 9th Street and E Street, NW |
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700 block of D Street, NW |
Enter and exit from 7th Street and D Street – travel south on 7th Street |
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600 block of D Street, NW |
Enter and exit from 6th Street and D Street – travel south on 6th Street |
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200 and 300 block of 6th Street, NW |
Travel south on 6th Street |
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500 block of C Street, NW |
Enter and exit from 6th Street and C Street – travel south on 6th Street |
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E Street from 7th Street to 2nd Street, SW |
Enter and exit from 7th Street and E Street, 6th Street and E Street, or 4th Street and E Street, SW |
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6th Street from Maryland Avenue to E Street, SW |
Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW |
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600 block of Maryland Avenue, SW |
Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW |
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500 block of C Street, SW |
Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW |
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600 block of Virginia Avenue, SW |
Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW |
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500 block of Virginia Avenue, SW |
Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW |
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600 block of D Street, SW |
Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW or 7th Street and E Street, SW |
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500 block of School Street, SW |
Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW |
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3rd Street from C Street to E Street, SW |
Enter and exit from 3rd Street and E Street, SW |
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400 block of Virginia Avenue, SW |
Enter and exit from 3rd Street and E Street, SW |
For information about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix and prohibited items, please visit https://www.freedom250gp.com/.
Residents and visitors of the District are urged to be vigilant and follow the motto, “if you see something, say something.” To report immediate threats or emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity or behavior, call 202-727-9099 or text 50-411. For more information visit https://mpdc.dc.gov/capitalwatch.
For timely traffic information, please visit x.com/DCPoliceTraffic.
All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.
The public should expect parking restrictions along the street and should be guided by the posted emergency no parking signage. All vehicles that are parked in violation of the emergency no parking signs will be ticketed and towed.
Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation also wishes to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated. As always, do not drink and drive.
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