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Contact: Christopher Hershey, 703-289-2508
MCLEAN, Va.— The George Washington Memorial Parkway, from 495 to Spout Run, will be closed starting at 12 a.m. on February 11 until further notice due to the forecasted severe winter weather in the area.
Although snowfall may not begin until later in the morning, the closure is necessary to allow crews time to safely prepare the roadway. Shutting down overnight avoids the need for an abrupt closure amid peak traffic during the morning commute. Delaying the closure could result in unsafe road conditions and significant travel disruptions. Crews will work diligently to treat the road for safe passage of drivers. Drivers should anticipate delays in reopening the northern section of the parkway as crews are required to use smaller equipment than usual to accommodate the lane widths and configurations. Please plan to use alternate routes.
A follow-up alert will be distributed once the parkway has reopened. Thank you in advance for your patience.
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Last updated: February 10, 2025