**Traffic Advisory: Special Event at the Waldorf Astoria on July 24, 2026**
Washington, D.C. officials are alerting residents and visitors to expect significant traffic disruptions on Friday, July 24, 2026, due to a special event at the Waldorf Astoria hotel. The District’s Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation have outlined comprehensive parking restrictions and street closures aimed at ensuring safety and smooth traffic flow during this high-profile occasion.
Emergency no parking signs will be in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on several streets in the vicinity of the hotel. Specifically, Pennsylvania Avenue from 9th to 13th Street NW, as well as 10th Street and 12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue NW, will be affected. Motorists should be aware that vehicles parked in violation of these signs will be ticketed and towed.
In addition to parking restrictions, major road closures will take place throughout the day. From 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., 10th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Constitution Avenue NW will be closed to vehicle traffic. Later, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., additional streets, including sections of Pennsylvania Avenue, 10th Street, 11th Street, and 12th Street Tunnel/Expressway, will also be closed. Local traffic will be permitted access to certain areas, but through traffic will be restricted.
Guests attending the event at the Waldorf Astoria will be able to access 12th Street from the north via Constitution Avenue NW. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time, consider alternative routes, and proceed with caution as pedestrian traffic is expected to increase significantly in the area.
For real-time traffic updates, residents can visit x.com/DCPoliceTraffic. All street closure details and timings are subject to change based on prevailing or unexpected conditions, so staying informed is crucial for navigating the District during the event.
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