Community Corner
Major Road Closures In South Arlington On Fridays In April
A weekly race will cause significant road closures in South Arlington each Friday night in April.
ARLINGTON, VA -- If you often commute in Crystal City, heads up: Arlington County will shut down northbound Crystal Drive and some other roads each Friday night in April for a weekly race.
The Crystal City 5K Fridays races will take place each Friday evening in April (the 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th), and as a result the following roads will be closed from 6:15 p.m. until 8:15 p.m.:
- Northbound lanes of Crystal Drive between 26th Street and 12th Street
- North and Southbound lanes of Long Bridge Drive, including S. 6th, 10th, and Ball Streets, each of which will be closed.
Parking in the area will also be restricted, so pay attention to signage. If you're traveling in the area, it's best to use the Crystal City Metro station.
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Note: The southbound lanes of Crystal Drive will stay open during the race.
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