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The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to share comments on the development of a Management Plan (Plan) update and a corresponding Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) located in the District of Columbia; Fairfax County, Virginia; and Prince George’s County, Maryland.

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on a proposed project to rehabilitate and replace the Clara Barton Parkway cantilever structure and associated retaining walls, as well as demolish an associated unused bridge in Montgomery County, Maryland. Comments will be accepted from March 17 through April 16, 2025.

As part of the next phase of the North Parkway Rehabilitation Project, the National Park Service (NPS) will temporarily close the southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) between Route 123 and Spout Run Parkway. This is to prepare the work zone for the upcoming traffic shift between Windy Run Bridge and Spout Run Parkway anticipated to begin on March 7.

The George Washington Memorial Parkway has reopened.

The George Washington Memorial Parkway, from 495 to Spout Run, be closed starting at 12 a.m. on February 11 until further notice due to the forecasted severe winter weather in the area.

As part of the next phase of the North Parkway Rehabilitation Project, the National Park Service (NPS) will temporarily close the southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) between Route 123 and Spout Run Parkway. This is to prepare the work zone for the upcoming traffic shift between Route 123 and Windy Run Bridge anticipated in late January.

The George Washington Memorial Parkway has reopened.

The George Washington Memorial Parkway North, from 495 to Spout Run, will be closed starting at 6 a.m. tomorrow (January 19) until further notice due to the forecasted severe winter weather in the area.

The George Washington Memorial Parkway has reopened. 

The George Washington Memorial Parkway North, from 495 to Spout Run, will be closed starting at 6 p.m. today until further notice due to the forecasted severe winter weather in the area.