Major Road Closures Around the Pentagon Next Weekend

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County Police will be shutting down numerous streets around the Pentagon and throughout Crystal City on Saturday, Sept. 10 for the 2016 Arlington Police, Fire and Sheriff Memorial 9/11 5K race.

It's the 15th straight year the race has happened, with the first race begin in 2002 in memoriam of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and in New York City.

"The Arlington Police, Fire & Sheriff 9/11 Memorial Race was born from an idea to start a road race after two Arlington County Police Officers had returned from a similar road race in Buffalo, New York," their website states. "The first Arlington 9/11 Race was held on September 7, 2002, with 2600 runners, and raised approximately $40,000. Since its inception, the Arlington Police, Fire & Sheriff 9/11 Memorial Race has had over 30,000 runners cross its finish line and has raised over $600,000 for 9/11-related charities."

Funds will be donated to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Pentagon Memorial Fund and the Shadow Warriors project.

The following road closures will be in effect Sept. 10:

From 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

• Army Navy Drive closed between S. 12th Street to S. Eads Street

From 5:45 p.m. until approximately 6:30 p.m.

• Westbound Army Navy Drive closed from S. Eads Street to S. Joyce Street *****All streets crossing Army Navy Drive (including access to I-395 S/B) will be closed for approximately 20 minutes*****
• S. Joyce Street closed from Army Navy Drive to Columbia Pike
• Columbia Pike closed from Pentagon South Parking to S. Joyce Street
• I-395 Northbound HOV exit to S. Eads Street will be closed.

From 5:45 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m.

• Westbound Washington Boulevard closed from Memorial Bridge to I-395
• Southbound Rt. 110 closed from Rosslyn to S. 15th Street
• Marshall Drive closed at Rt. 110
• S. Eads Street closed from Army Navy Drive to S. 11th Street

In addition, street parking in the area will be restricted. Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed from a public street, call 703-558-2222.

Image via arlington911race.com