Runners and spectators gear up: The annual Army Ten-Miler is hitting the streets of D.C. this weekend, and with it comes a slew of street closures and parking restrictions you'll want to be aware of. The event, set for Sunday, October 13, will necessitate several street closures throughout the morning and early afternoon to accommodate the participants as they pound the pavement across the city.
According to a traffic advisory released by the Metropolitan Police Department, emergency no-parking zones will be in effect from 3:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on various streets, including stretches of 14th Street, Independence Avenue, and 7th Street, to name a few. Key Bridge and parts of 14th Street, among other significant roadways, will be entirely closed to vehicle traffic during specific hours in the morning.
Motorists planning to travel through these areas on Sunday should anticipate delays, possibly considerable, and are encouraged to seek alternative routes. The MPD and the D.C. Department of Transportation urged drivers to exercise caution, as the influx of runners and supporters is expected to increase pedestrian traffic significantly. The official event announcement reminds us that these street closures and timings are subject to alteration, dependent on the conditions of the day.
For those parking near the event, pay close attention to the emergency no parking signs. Vehicles in contravention of these restrictions will be ticketed, and towed. For real-time traffic updates, the MPD points residents and visitors to its dedicated traffic information website. The expectation, for attendees and residents alike, is to plan accordingly and be patient as the city celebrates one of its hallmark events of communal strength and endurance.
