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TRAFFIC ALERT: Planned Road Closures for July 4, 2025 CelebrationARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department, Virginia State Police, United States Park Police, and Virginia Department of Transportation will close multiple roadways on Friday, July 4th, 2025, to facilitate the safe passage of large crowds for the Independence Day events and fireworks. Road Closures Closed by United States Park Police/National Park Service
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Additional road closures not mentioned above may be implemented at police discretion in the interest of public safety. Street parking in these areas will be restricted. Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs and illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed, please use the online portal to find out the status of your vehicle and where it is located. The online portal is updated in real time. If you cannot locate your vehicle or need additional support using the online portal, call the County non-emergency number at 703-558-2222. Celebrating July 4th in Arlington County To ensure a happy and safe celebration, residents and visitors are reminded of the following:
Arlington County Police will be located at the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) and Long Bridge Park conducting road closures and providing safety and security at the venues. Getting Around on July 4th Attendees are strongly encouraged to use public or multimodal forms of transportation. The Rosslyn Metro stop on the Orange Line is approximately 5 blocks north of the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima). Motorists should expect significant delays, particularly leading up to and after the fireworks display. The Arlington County Police Department is reminding drivers that stopping or standing in a lane of traffic to observe the fireworks is illegal and violators may be issued a citation. Additionally, parking on the shoulders of Route 110, Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) and George Washington Memorial Parkway in both directions is prohibited and will be strictly enforced. Unattended vehicles found in violation will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. The Air Force Memorial remains closed due to ongoing construction. Plan for a Sober Ride Home Each year, Independence Day is celebrated across the Country with family, friends, food and fireworks. Unfortunately, the festivities turn tragic on the nation’s roadways when drunk drivers take to the streets after the parties end. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 617 people died in traffic crashes during the Fourth of July holiday period in 2023. (6 p.m. July 2 – 5:59 a.m. on July 6, 2022). 38% of those fatalities occurred in drunk driving crashes. You have options to get home safely: Designate a sober driver or call a taxi or rideshare. Getting home safely is always worth it. The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) 2025 July 4 SoberRide® program, in partnership with Lyft, will be offered from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4, until 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5. For additional information on WRAP’s program to ensure area residents have a safe way home on high-risk holidays, visit their website. Stay Informed Register for Arlington Alert to receive emergency alerts and other important information from Arlington County Government and enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your mobile device. In the event of a weather-related emergency or unforeseen circumstance, follow police direction.
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