Heightened security in place for Freedom 250 Grand Prix: What you need to know

WASHINGTON - Security preparations for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix have tightened across downtown, where no‑parking restrictions began two weeks ago and most routes are now closed for race operations.

Organizers say anyone planning to visit must have a ticket for venue access, fan zones and race viewing. Saturday features qualifying races and autograph sessions for zone ticket holders. Gates open at 8 a.m. Sunday, with the race scheduled to start at 1:05 p.m.

The race route was recently expanded to 147 laps through the National Mall to create a full 250‑mile event, adding seven turns and an extra pit stop.

Metro remains the best option for reaching downtown, with normal weekend service and additional trains on standby. Riders are encouraged to know their zone, download the Metro Pulse app for real‑time updates and look for commemorative SmarTrip cards available at select stations.

Security checkpoints will be fully active, and visitors can review prohibited items and road closures online.

INDYCAR PRACTICE & QUALIFYING AND IROC PRACTICE & RACES

Saturday, August 22

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will take place Aug. 22-23, 2026, marking the first‑ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall. The free, two-day motorsports event will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with world‑class racing set against the backdrop of some of America’s most historic landmarks, including the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.

*Schedule subject to change 

8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Public Gates Open

9:05 AM

NTT INDYCAR Series Practice 1

Watch on FS1

10:40 AM

IROC Practice

11:25 AM

Stripes Zone: NTT INDYCAR SERIES & IROC Presented by Chevrolet – Joint Autograph Session

NTT INDYCAR SERIES & IROC Presented by Chevrolet will be combining Autograph Sessions for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Each Series’ will split their fields in half between the Stars Ticket Area and Stripes Ticket Area, allowing for access to the Autograph Session in both area.

The Stripes Ticket Area Autograph Session will take place at the American Legion Display located in the Air National Guard Fan Zone (Stripes Area).

NTT INDYCAR SERIES: JOSEF NEWGARDEN, SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN, DAVID MALUKAS, PATO O’WARD, CHRISTIAN LUNDGAARD, NOLAN SIEGEL, MICK SCHUMACHER, GRAHAM RAHAL, LOUIS FOSTER, AJ FOYT ENTERPRISES: CAIO COLLET, SANTINO FERRUCCI , FELIX ROSENQVIST and MARCUS ARMSTRONG

IROC: KURT BUSCH, BOBBY LABONTE, HELIO CASTRONEVES, RUSTY WALLACE

11:25 AM

Stars Zone: NTT INDYCAR SERIES & IROC Presented by Chevrolet – Joint Autograph Session

NTT INDYCAR SERIES & IROC Presented by Chevrolet will be combining Autograph Sessions for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Each Series’ will split their fields in half between the Stars Ticket Area and Stripes Ticket Area, allowing for access to the Autograph Session in both area.

The Stars Ticket Area Autograph Session will take place at The IROC Paddock.

NTT INDYCAR SERIES: ALEX PALOU, SCOTT DIXON, KYFFIN SIMPSON, KYLE KIRKWOOD, MARCUS ERICSSON, WILL POWER, DENNIS HAUGER, ROMAIN GROSJEAN, CHRISTIAN RASMUSSEN, ALEXANDER ROSSI, RINUS VEEKAY and STING RAY ROBB

IROC: JEFF GORDON, BILL ELLIOTT, TONY KANAAN and DARIO FRANCHITTI

12:25 PM

IROC Practice 2

1:05 PM

NTT INDYCAR Series Practice 2

Watch on FS2

3:00 PM

IROC Race 1

20 minute race

4:00 PM

IROC Race 2

20 minute race

4:30 PM

IROC Post-Race Ceremonies

5:00 PM

NTT INDYCAR Series Qualifying

Watch on FS2

INDYCAR FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX OF WASHINGTON DC RACE DAY

Sunday, August 23

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will take place Aug. 22-23, 2026, marking the first‑ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall. The free, two-day motorsports event will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with world‑class racing set against the backdrop of some of America’s most historic landmarks, including the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.

*Schedule subject to change 

All times eastern time

8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Gates Open

9:15 AM

NTT INDYCAR Series Warm-Up

Coverage begins on FS1 at 9 am

11:30 AM

NTT INDYCAR Series Pre-Race Activities

Watch on FOX

12:00 PM

Cars to Grid

12:20 PM

Driver Introductions

1:05 PM

Drivers Start Your Engines

1:10 PM

Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington DC

Watch on FOX

3:40 PM

NTT INDYCAR Series Post-Race Ceremonies

Access 

Access to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix requires a General Admission Ticket to the Stars Ticket Area or Stripes Ticket Area. Free General Admission tickets were distributed during a free ticket drawing earlier this summer. No additional viewing or fan zone will be available without an admission ticket to the venue.

ADA Accessibility Information

ADA Accessibility Information for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix can be found HERE.

Animals 

Animals are not allowed inside the gates except for service animals aiding an individual with a disability. A service animal is defined by the ADA as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. Tasks performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability. Emotional support, therapy, comfort or companion animals that provide comfort by being with a person are NOT qualified by the ADA as service animals.

Clothing

Individuals should not wear clothing that displays inappropriate language, abusive messages, or offensive images. The clothing worn should also offer appropriate body coverage that abides by the public nature of this event. Closed-toe shoes are recommended but not required.

Bag Policy

All bags entering the Freedom 250 Grand Prix venue must be clear. Only clear bags that do not exceed 12"L x 6"W x 12"H will be allowed within the venue. Any bags that are NOT clear or are larger than the specified dimensions will not be permitted. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items and diaper bags after proper inspection at all gates. Please limit the number of items you bring to the venue on event days.

One (1) empty plastic water bottle (including single use and refillable plastic style water bottles) will be permitted through the gates to be used at the refill stations throughout the venue. No outside food or beverages will be permitted. For all gate policies, please visit our Gate Regulations page.

Cashless

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be a cashless venue. All concessions will be available by cashless payment only.

Code of Conduct

Freedom 250 Grand Prix is committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for everyone. To accomplish this, we ask all race weekend guests to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner that does not interfere with the enjoyment of others. For our full Code of Conduct policy please visit our Code of Conduct page. This policy applies to all areas inside the event venue.

Coolers

Coolers of any kind are not allowed inside the gates of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Exceptions will only be made for medical equipment.

Drones

Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones and also referred to as remotely piloted aircraft, and similar remote-controlled devices are not permitted through the gates or on the Freedom 250 Grand Prix property.

Firearms

Weapons of any type, including knives of any length (including pocketknives), firearms, ammunition, pyrotechnics, smoke bombs, explosives, fireworks, toy guns, range finders, and any other item deemed dangerous by management are strictly prohibited.

For a full list of prohibited items, please visit our gate regulations page HERE.

Prohibited Items & Activities

• Aerosols (including bug spray & sunscreen)
• Ammunition
• Smoking inside the Freedom 250 Grand Prix is strictly prohibited. This also includes e-cigarettes, vaporizers, lighters, and smokeless tobacco. Devices and e-cigarettes will NOT be permitted through the venue gates.
• All bags and cases must be clear and within the dimensions noted in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix bag policy. Any bags that are not clear are not permitted within the venue.
• Balloons
• Abusive, foul or disruptive language
• Alcohol
• Animals (except service animals to aid guests with disabilities)
• Cameras with lens longer than 10" (detachable or non-detachable)
• Camera bags and cases
• Binocular cases (binoculars are allowed and can be worn around neck or in hand)
• Chairs (both folding and camping style), stools or other seating devices (small, flat cushions with no zippers or pockets are permitted).
• Explosives
• Fireworks
• Firearms and weapons of any kind (including toy guns)
• Flammable liquids
• Food items
• Footballs, basketballs, baseballs, frisbees, and all sport related projectiles
• Knives of any length (including pocketknives)
• Laser pointers
• Lighters
• Bull horns and all other noisemakers
• Mace / Pepper spray
• Packages
• Obscene or indecent clothing
• Pyrotechnics and/or smoke bombs
• Range finders
• Signs or flags on sticks or poles, or larger than what one person can hold (3’x5’)
• Structures / Sign supports
• Throwing objects
• Ticket scalping
• Trespassing, soliciting, peddling and loitering
• Tripods, monopods and selfie-sticks
• Unmanned and remote-controlled aircraft systems (e.g., drones)
• Video cameras and the use of video capable devices including GoPro devices
• Rollerblades, hoverboards, skateboards, and bicycles.
• Golf carts, scooters (except mobility aid devices for guests with disabilities), and recreational motorized mobility devices.
• Illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia
• Umbrellas are permitted through the gates of the venue, but are not allowed to be used within the grandstands, viewing platforms or in other structures
• Large buggy strollers & hard sided wagons
• Ladders, scaffolding, platforms or other structures
• Samples, stickers, or flyers for distribution
• Coolers of any kind
• Dry Ice
• Glass, metal, ceramic, or thermal drink tumblers and containers of any kind (Plastic bottles and plastic tumblers are allowed)
• Flipper Zero
• Pineapple Wi-Fi router
• Raspberry-Pi enabled devices
• Any other items deemed by management in its sole discretion

Food & Beverage

Outside food is not allowed through the Freedom 250 Grand Prix gates. Fans are welcome to bring one (1) empty plastic water bottle (including single use and refillable plastic style water bottles) through the gates to be used at the refill stations throughout the venue. Water refill stations will be available throughout both the Stars and the Stripes areas. No outside beverages will be permitted. Food and beverage services will operate during open gate hours on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. Full-service concession stands will be serving a variety of both food and beverages.

Weather Policy

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will continue the race, rain, or shine. In the case of severe weather (high winds, lightning, heavy rains, etc.), on-track activity may be delayed until the weather is cleared.

All weather communication will be provided to guests via PA system and big screen announcements, along with updates on social media and our website.

Metro & Rideshare

The Metro & Rideshare will be two of the best ways to access the Freedom 250 Grand Prix venue. The Metro (WMATA) system provides convenient access to each of the 6 gates to the venue and is the number one recommended way to access the Freedom 250 Grand Prix venue. For more information regarding which Metro station will work best for you, and to see Rideshare Drop Off & Pick Up locations, please visit our full Public Transit & Rideshare Page HERE.

Metro Information:

The Metro public transportation service and Rideshare will be two of the best ways to access the Freedom 250 Grand Prix venue. Managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA), the Metro rail system provides convenient access to each of the six Freedom 250 Grand Prix entry/exit gates and the Metro is the recommended transportation option for accessing the race venue.

Customers should download the Metro Pulse app for trip planning, real-time service information, and live chat with customer service.

Recommended Stations by Gate Entrance:

Stars Ticket Area:

Gate A: (10th St between Pennsylvania Av and Constitution Av)
Station exit:
Green and Yellow Lines: Archives and walk a short distance to avoid a transfer
Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines: Federal Triangle
Red Line: Metro Center and walk a short distance to avoid a transfer

Gate B: (12th St between Constitution Av and Madison Dr)
Station exit:
Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines: Federal Triangle or Smithsonian
Red Line: Metro Center and walk a short distance to avoid a transfer

Stripes Ticket Area:

Gate 1: (C St. between 3rd St and 6th St)
Station exit:
Green and Yellow Lines: Archives
Red Line: Judiciary Sq and walk a short distance to avoid a transfer

Gate 2: (Pennsylvania Av between 7th St and 9th St)
Station exit:
Green and Yellow Lines: Archives
Red Line: Judiciary Sq and walk a short distance to avoid a transfer

Gate 5: (7th St and Maryland Av)
Station exit:
Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines: L'Enfant Plaza or Federal Center SW
Green and Yellow Lines: L'Enfant Plaza

Gate 6: (4th St and C St)
Station exit:
Blue, Orange and Silver Lines: Federal Center SW or LEnfant Plaza
Green and Yellow Lines: L'Enfant Plaza

Rideshare Locations:

West Rideshare Drop Off and Pick Up Location (Access to Stars and Gate B) - 14th St NW and Constitution Ave NW

North Rideshare Drop Off and Pick Up Location (Access to Stripes - Gates 1 and 2) - E St NW and 5th St NW

South Rideshare Drop Off and Pick Up Location (Access to Stripes - Gate 5 and 6) - E St SW and 6th St SW

Parking

Parking at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix is extremely limited. There is NO designated venue parking. Guests are encouraged to use public transportation and/or rideshare options to get to the venue.

Parking Garage Access During Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC

Monday, August 17, 2026

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, and Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC will take place in the District of Columbia. In preparation for this event, there will be traffic closures and vehicle restrictions implemented to support security operations in the days leading up to the race. Unless there is a specific public safety need that requires limiting movement to a parking garage or loading dock within these restricted areas, the Metropolitan Police Department will make every effort to accommodate access to these garages or loading docks.

Below is a list of specific locations and general areas that residents and employees will need to use to reach their destinations. If a motorist has a legitimate reason to enter any of these streets, such as residence, parking garage access, or deliveries, their vehicle will be permitted to do so. When a motorist approaches a police officer at a "traffic control point," a brief explanation of their destination will suffice.

Location & Access Point

• Reagan Building — Vehicle traffic is not restricted on 14th Street, NW.
• Waldorf Astoria — Travel south on 11th Street from E Street and vehicles will be allowed to cross Pennsylvania Avenue into the hotel.
• 400 block of 10th Street, NW — Enter and exit from 10th Street from E Street, NW.
• 500 block of 8th Street, NW — Enter from 8th and F Street, NW.
• 400 block of 8th Street, NW — Enter and exit from 7th Street and E Street; travel south on 7th Street.
• 800 block of E Street, NW — Enter and exit from 9th Street and E Street, NW.
• 800 block of D Street, NW — Enter and exit from 9th Street and E Street, NW.
• 700 block of D Street, NW — Enter and exit from 7th Street and D Street; travel south on 7th Street.
• 600 block of D Street, NW — Enter and exit from 6th Street and D Street; travel south on 6th Street.
• 200 and 300 block of 6th Street, NW — Travel south on 6th Street.
• 500 block of C Street, NW — Enter and exit from 6th Street and C Street; travel south on 6th Street.
• E Street from 7th Street to 2nd Street, SW — Enter and exit from 7th Street and E Street, 6th Street and E Street, or 4th Street and E Street, SW.
• 6th Street from Maryland Avenue to E Street, SW — Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW.
• 600 block of Maryland Avenue, SW — Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW.
• 500 block of C Street, SW — Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW.
• 600 block of Virginia Avenue, SW — Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW.
• 500 block of Virginia Avenue, SW — Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW.
• 600 block of D Street, SW — Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW or 7th Street and E Street, SW.
• 500 block of School Street, SW — Enter and exit from 6th Street and E Street, SW.
• 3rd Street from C Street to E Street, SW — Enter and exit from 3rd Street and E Street, SW.
• 400 block of Virginia Avenue, SW — Enter and exit from 3rd Street and E Street, SW.

Restrooms

Portable toilets will be available throughout the facility for customer use, this includes ADA portable toilets at each restroom bay.

Smoking Policy

Smoking inside the Freedom 250 Grand Prix is strictly prohibited. This also includes e-cigarettes, vaporizers, lighters, and smokeless tobacco. Devices and e-cigarettes will NOT be permitted through the venue gates.

Water / Cooling Stations

Water bottle filling stations will be located throughout the site for use during race weekend. Fans are permitted to bring (1) one empty plastic bottle through the gates. Cooling stations will be located inside the venue next to each medical tent marked on the venue map.

TRACK LENGTH AND DETAILS:
1.7 miles / 7 Turns (147 laps)

Designed with fan accessibility, breathtaking views and safety at its core, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix street circuit will feature the cars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing on a sweeping .4-mile frontstretch along Pennsylvania Avenue, framed by the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. The pit lane area of the track will be adjacent to Pennsylvania Avenue, between Turns 1 and 2 on the circuit design. The INDYCAR field will also race by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives on the challenging and picturesque course layout.

RACE HISTORY:
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. was formally established by an executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump on Jan. 30, 2026, directing the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of the Interior to designate a race route through the National Mall and surrounding city streets for an NTT INDYCAR SERIES event on Aug. 22-23, 2026. Created to mark the United States Semiquincentennial and honor more than a century of INDYCAR racing, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will become the first auto race ever held on the streets of the nation’s capital.

Parking restrictions and street closures

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, and Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with the buildout and the security requirements for this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

From Wednesday, July 22, 2026, through Friday, August 14, 2026, and Monday, August 24, 2026 through Thursday, September 3, 2026, parking lanes, curb lanes, and partial travel lanes will be closed along city streets to assist with the buildout and breakdown of the event. The roadways will remain open, but motorists should be aware of the reduced parking and travel lanes during this time.

From Sunday, July 12, 2026, through Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking.

• 3rd Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• 7th Street from Madison Drive, NW to Independence Avenue, SW

From Monday, July 20, 2026, through Thursday, September 3, 2026, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic. Local traffic for deliveries or employee access to the museums will be permitted during this time period.

• 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• Madison Drive from 7th Street to 3rd Street, NW
• Jefferson Drive from 7th Street to 3rd Street, SW

From Saturday, August 1, 2026, through Thursday, September 3, 2026, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:

• Pennsylvania Avenue from 10th Street to 3rd Street, NW
• Constitution Avenue from 9th Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• 6th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
• 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Madison Dive, NW
• Independence Avenue from 7th Street to 3rd Street, SW
• Maryland Avenue from Independence Avenue to 3rd Street, SW

During the following dates, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., the following roadways will be closed. The roadway will reopen after 6:00 a.m. on the following day, but motorists should expect reduced number of travel lanes in these areas upon reopening.

• Saturday, August 1st – 9th Street from Constitution Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• Sunday, August 2nd – 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• Monday, August 3rd – 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• Tuesday, August 4th – 3rd Street from Pennsylvania Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• Friday, August 7th – Pennsylvania Avenue from 10th Street to 3rd Street, NW
• Saturday, August 8th – Pennsylvania Avenue from 10th Street to 3rd Street, NW
• Sunday, August 9th – Pennsylvania Avenue from 10th Street to 3rd Street, NW
• Tuesday, August 11th – Independence Avenue from 7th Street to 3rd Street, SW
• Wednesday, August 12th – Independence Avenue from 7th Street to 3rd Street, SW

From Saturday, August 1, 2026, through Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the following street will be closed to vehicle traffic:

• Northbound travel lane on 9th Street from Constitution Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

From Tuesday, August 11, 2026, through Thursday, September 3, 2026, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic:

• Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to 3rd Street, NW

From Friday, August 14, 2026, through Thursday, September 3, 2026, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:

• 7th Street from D Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• Indiana Avenue from 7th Street to 6th Street, NW
• 6th Street from D Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• Madison Drive from 14th Street to 7th Street, NW
• Jefferson Drive from 14th Street to 7th Street, NW
• 12th Street from Constitution Avenue to Madison Drive, NW
• 12th Street from Jefferson Drive to Independence Avenue, SW
• Maryland Avenue from 7th Street to 6th Street, SW
• 6th Street from Independence Avenue to C Street, SW
• 4th Street from Independence Avenue to C Street, SW
• 3rd Street from Independence Avenue to D Street, SW
• C Street from 4th Street to 2nd Street, SW

From Friday, August 14, 2026, through Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:

• Pennsylvania Avenue from 9th Street to 3rd Street, NW
• Constitution Avenue from 9th Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• 7th Street from D Street to Independence Avenue, SW
• Indiana Avenue from 7th Street to Indiana Avenue/D Street, NW
• 6th Street from D Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
• Madison Drive from 14th Street to 7th Street, NW
• Jefferson Drive from 14th Street to 7th Street, NW
• 12th Street from Constitution Avenue to Madison Drive, NW
• 12th Street from Jefferson Drive to Independence Avenue, SW
• 3rd Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to D Street, SW
• Maryland Avenue from Independence Avenue to 3rd Street, SW
• Independence Avenue from 7th Street to Washington Avenue, SW
• Maryland Avenue from 7th Street to 6th Street, SW
• 6th Street from Independence Avenue to C Street, SW
• 4th Street from Independence Avenue to C Street, SW
• C Street from 4th Street to 2nd Street, SW

From Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., through Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:

• Pennsylvania Avenue from 11th Street to 10th Street, NW
• 10th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
• 9th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• 8th Street from E Street to D Street, NW
• E Street from 10th Street to 6th Street, NW
• D Street from 9th Street to 6th Street, NW
• Constitution Avenue from 15th Street to 9th Street, NW
• C Street from 6th Street to 3rd Street, NW
• 3rd Street from Indiana Avenue/D Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
• Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street to First Street, NW
• Louisiana Avenue from Constitution Avenue to First Street, NW
• Independence Avenue from 14th Street to 7th Street, SW
• 9th Street from Independence Avenue to C Street, SW
• C Street from 9th Street to 7th Street, SW
• 7th Street from Independence Avenue to D Street, SW
• 6th Street from C Street to Virginia Avenue, SW
• C Street from 6th Street to 4th Street, SW
• 4th Street from C Street to D Street, SW
• Virginia Avenue from 7th Street to 6th Street, SW

From Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., through Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:

• Pennsylvania Avenue from 11th Street to 9th Street, NW
• 10th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
• 9th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
• 8th Street from E Street to D Street, NW
• D Street from 9th Street to 7th Street, NW
• Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 9th Street, NW
• Entrance to 9th Street Tunnel from Constitution Avenue, NW
• C Street from 6th Street to 3rd Street, NW
• 3rd Street from Indiana Avenue/D Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
• Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street to First Street, NW
• Louisiana Avenue from Constitution Avenue to First Street, NW
• Independence Avenue from 14th Street to 7th Street, SW
• 9th Street from Independence Avenue to C Street, SW
• C Street from 9th Street to 7th Street, SW
• 7th Street from Independence Avenue to D Street, SW
• 6th Street from C Street to Virginia Avenue, SW
• C Street from 6th Street to 4th Street, SW
• 4th Street from C Street to D Street, SW
• Virginia Avenue from 7th Street to 6th Street, SW

From Friday, August 21, 2026, at 3:00 a.m., through Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:

• Pennsylvania Avenue from 13th Street to 11th Street, NW
• 12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
• 9th Street from F Street to E Street, NW
• 8th Street from F Street to E Street, NW
• 7th Street from E Street to D Street, NW
• 6th Street from E Street to D Street, NW
• 5th Street from E Street to D Street, NW
• Indiana Avenue/D Street from 6th Street to 3rd Street, NW
• 2nd Street from Constitution Avenue to C Street, NW
• C Street from 2nd Street to First Street, NW
• First Street from D Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
• Louisiana Avenue from First Street to D Street, NW
• 12th Street from Independence Avenue to C Street, SW
• D Street from 9th Street to Virginia Avenue, SW
• Virginia Avenue from 6th Street to 2nd Street, SW
• 7th Street from D Street to E Street, SW
• 6th Street from D Street to E Street, SW
• 4th Street from Virginia Avenue to E Street, SW
• School Street from 6th Street to 4th Street, SW
• D Street from 4th Street to 2nd Street, SW
• 3rd Street from D Street to E Street, SW
• 2nd Street from Washington Avenue to E Street, SW
• E Street from 7th Street to 2nd Street, SW

From Friday, August 21, 2026, at 3:00 a.m., through Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:

• 12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
• E Street from 11th Street to 8th Street, NW
• 7th Street from E Street to D Street, NW
• Indiana Avenue from 6th Street to D Street, NW
• 5th Street from E Street to D Street, NW
• Indiana Avenue/D Street from 6th Street to 3rd Street, NW
• 2nd Street from Constitution Avenue to C Street, NW
• C Street from 2nd Street to First Street, NW
• First Street from C Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
• Louisiana Avenue from First Street to D Street, NW
• New Jersey Avenue from D Street to Louisiana Avenue, NW
• The ramp at Exit 9 from Northbound 3rd Street Tunnel to First Street, NW
• 12th Street from Independence Avenue to C Street, SW
• Inbound Case Bridge ramp to 12th Street Expressway/Tunnel
• Exit to 12th Street Expressway from westbound I395 (All traffic will continue west toward Maine Avenue)
• 12th Street Expressway
• L’Enfant Plaza from Independence Avenue to Spy Museum
• Virginia Avenue from 3rd Street to 2nd Street, SW
• Ramp from southbound 3rd Street Tunnel to 2nd Street, SW
• C Street from 6th Street to 4th Street, SW
• 4th Street from C Street to Virginia Avenue, SW
• D Street from 4th Street to 2nd Street, SW
• 3rd Street from D Street to Virginia Avenue, SW
• 2nd Street from Washington Avenue to E Street, SW
• E Street from 3rd Street to 2nd Street, SW

From Friday, August 21 2026, at 3:00 a.m., through Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., the following streets will be closed to "thru" traffic and restricted to "local vehicles" only. If a motorist has a reason to enter these streets (resident, parking garage, delivery, etc), the vehicle will be allowed access to these streets.

• Pennsylvania Avenue from 14th Street to 11th Street, NW
• 13th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• 12th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• 11th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• 10th Street from F Street to E Street, NW
• 9th Street from F Street to E Street, NW
• 8th Street from F Street to E Street, NW
• 7th Street from F Street to E Street, NW
• E Street from 8th Street to 6th Street, NW
• 6th Street from E Street to D Street, NW
• D Street from 7th Street to 6th Street, NW
• 4th Street from E Street to D Street, NW
• First Street from D Street to C Street, NW
• New Jersey Avenue from D Street to Louisiana Avenue, NW
• L’Enfant Plaza from Spy Museum to 9th Street, SW
• D Street from 12th Street to Virginia Avenue, SW
• Virginia Avenue from 6th Street to 3rd Street, SW
• Frontage Road from 10th Street to 7th Street, SW
• 7th Street from D Street to I Street, SW
• 6th Street from Virginia Avenue to E Street, SW
• 4th Street from Virginia Avenue to I Street, SW
• School Street from 6th Street to 4th Street, SW
• 3rd Street from Virginia Avenue to E Street, SW
• E Street from 7th Street to 3rd Street, SW

For information about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix and prohibited items, please visit https://www.freedom250gp.com/

Residents and visitors of the District are urged to be vigilant and follow the motto, "if you see something, say something." To report immediate threats or emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity or behavior, call 202-727-9099 or text 50-411. For more information visit https://mpdc.dc.gov/capitalwatch.

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Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation also wishes to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated. As always, do not drink and drive.

All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.

The public should expect parking restrictions along the street and should be guided by the posted emergency no parking signage. All vehicles that are parked in violation of the emergency no parking signs will be ticketed and towed.

Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation also wishes to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated.

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