Washington D.C. residents and visitors are preparing for traffic disruptions as the IMF/World Bank annual meetings take place in the capital. Starting yesterday, the Metropolitan Police Department implemented major street closures and parking restrictions for the week-long event. Commuters are advised to find alternative routes to avoid delays due to the influx of international visitors.
A traffic advisory from the Metropolitan Police Department indicates that several streets will be affected, including parts of H Street, 19th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, and G Street. H Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to 20th Street, NW, and 19th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to G Street, NW, will have no parking and complete closures until Saturday.
The timing for parking restrictions and road closures is clearly outlined on the Metropolitan Police Department website. Starting with the event, emergency no parking zones will be enforced, and roadside signs will guide drivers. Noncompliance will lead to ticketing and towing.
Starting on Wednesday, more road closures will be implemented. During the latter half of the meetings, roads like 17th Street from C Street to D Street, NW, and 18th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue will also have parking restrictions.
