Attention bikers and motorists alike: The District of Columbia is gearing up for the 2024 BellRinger bicycle ride this Saturday. Those planning to navigate the streets of Washington, D.C., take heed – there will be a number of closures to accommodate the event, which could affect your usual weekend routings.
According to an advisory from the Metropolitan Police Department, we can expect street closures from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on October 26. The affected thoroughfares include M Street from Scott Key Bridge to Whitehurst Freeway, NW and Canal Road stretching from Whitehurst Freeway to Chain Bridge, NW. The area will also see closures on Foxhall Road, from MacArthur Boulevard to Canal Road, NW, Reservoir Road from V Street and Canal Road, NW, as well as Clara Barton Parkway from the Chain Bridge to the District-Maryland state line, according to a statement released by the MPDC.
The official source for timely traffic information will be X.com/DCPoliceTraffic, where updates shall be posted as they become available. Be mindful that all street closures and times are subject to shifts depending on conditions on the ground.
FYI: On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the 2024 BellRinger bicycle ride will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration:https://t.co/XKtzIs3wnG
— DC Police Traffic (@DCPoliceTraffic) October 24, 2024
No-parking zones will be strictly enforced along the route. Vehicles parked in violation of the emergency signage will be ticketed, and towed – a costly inconvenience for those caught unawares. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation are advising motorists to exercise extra caution during the event due to the increased foot and pedal traffic, expecting delays in the vicinity should you choose to venture through these neighborhoods.
