DC and Prince George’s County Prepare for Traffic Disruptions During Funeral Procession for Fallen Fire Battalion Chief Keith Long

The city prepares to bid farewell to a fallen hero with the funeral procession of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long scheduled for today. In a statement obtained by DC Police Traffic, Metropolitan Police Department advises commuters about possible traffic delays and street closures throughout DC and Prince George’s County Maryland.

Starting early morning, no parking is allowed on Southern Avenue from Chesapeake Street, SE to Bonini Road, SE, effective 6:00 a.m. This restriction will continue until 1:00 p.m. Southern Avenue, between Chesapeake Street, SE and 6th Street, SE, will see a closure to vehicle traffic starting from 7:00 a.m. Access will, however, be granted to residents needing to reach their homes, and those attending Chief Long's service.

By early afternoon, expect rolling closures to follow the course of the funeral procession. These disruptions are scheduled to occur between 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. traversing several key routes including Southern Avenue, South Capitol Street, and major connecting highways like Northbound 295 and Westbound 695. The procession's path will continue along prominent avenues such as Maine, Independence, and culminate in Brentwood, Maryland. Motorists may want to consider alternative routes or plan for additional travel time during these hours.

Notably, MPDC's traffic advisory stresses that the timing is subject to change and encourages, monitoring the provided traffic information link for updates. Residents and visitors should remain vigilant as the number of pedestrians is likely to increase in the vicinity of the event.