Traffic Advisory | Rededicate 250 and The George Washington University Commencement on May 17
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, two special events will be occurring in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with these events, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The George Washington University Commencement on the National Mall will take place between 15th Street and 17th Street.
The Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving will take place on the National Mall between 7th Street and 14th Street, NW.
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:
Constitution Avenue from 15th Street to 14th Street, NW
Madison Drive from 4th Street to 14th Street, NW
7th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
Jefferson Drive from 4th Street to 14th Street, SW
12th Street from Madison Drive to Constitution Avenue, NW
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:
15th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
12th Street from Madison Drive to Constitution Avenue, NW
Madison Drive from 7th Street to 14th Street, NW
Jefferson Drive from 7th Street to 14th Street, SW
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:
15th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue (southbound only)
7th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
Madison Drive from 4th Street to 7th Street, NW
Jefferson Drive from 4th Street to 7th Street, NW
12th Street Expressway (Tunnel)
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the following street may be closed intermittently for public safety:
14th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
For timely traffic information, please visit https://x.com/DCPoliceTraffic.