Dupont Circle Neighborhood NEWS


From: DCAlert
Date: October 29, 2010


***DDOT Traffic Advisory

Street Closures and Parking Restrictions October 30


Rally to Restore Sanity

This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 30, 2010. This event will be held on the National Mall between 3rd Street and 7th Street. The following streets will be closed beginning at 6:00 am and should reopen by 6:00 pm:

  • 3rd Street ­ from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence ce Avenue, SW
  • 4th Street ­ from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence ce Avenue, SW
  • Maryland Avenue, SW ­ from 3rd Street to Independence Avenue
  • Constitution Avenue, NW ­ from 4th Street to 6th Street
  • Pennsylvania Avenue, NW ­ from 4th Street to 6th Street

Note: US Park Police will close Madison and Jefferson Drives from 3rd Street to 7th Street.

The Rally to Restore Sanity closures will be held in conjunction with the Red Bull Sound Clash closures.

The above streets will be closed to motorist during the specified date and times.

Due to the extremely heavy pedestrian crowds associated with these events, motorists are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when traveling in these areas. In addition, those wishing to attend these events are encouraged to use public transportation.

Howard University Homecoming Parade

This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 30, 2010. The following streets will be closed beginning at 10:00 am and should reopen by 1:00 pm:

(all street closures originate, are in relation to Howard University campus)

  • North on 6th Street to Fairmont Street, NW
  • West on Fairmont Street to Georgia Avenue, NW
  • South on Georgia Avenue to Florida Avenue, NW
  • Southeast on Florida Avenue to 5th Street, NW
  • North on 5th Street to T Street, NW
  • East on T Street to Anna Cooper Circle, NW
  • Southeast around the circle to 3rd Street, NW
  • North on 3rd Street to Elm Street, NW
  • East on Elm Street to 2nd Street, NW
  • North on 2nd Street to Bryant Street, NW
  • West on Bryant Street to 4th Street, NW
  • North on 4th Street to the Valley (where parade will disband)