Leaders from the U.S. and Africa will meet in D.C. this week to discuss “how to encourage progress in key areas that Africans define as critical for the future of the continent: expanding trade and investment ties, engaging young African leaders, promoting inclusive sustainable development, expanding cooperation on peace and security, and gaining a better future for Africa’s next generation.”
The summit will mean road closures through Thursday around the Mandarin Oriental in Southwest D.C. and parts of downtown D.C. Metro buses on the 31, 32, 36, 52, 80, H1, L1, N3, P17, P19, S1, V7, W13 and X1 lines will also be rerouted. See a list of closures below.
US-Africa Summit Map
Monday, August 4
22nd Street NW between C Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Desales Street NW between Connecticut Avenue NW to 17th Street NW from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Maine Avenue SW Westbound between 9th Street SW and 12th Street SW from 8/4/14 (10 p.m.) to 8/5/14 (6 p.m.)
Maine Avenue SW Eastbound between Ohio Dr. SW and 9th Street SW from 8/4/14 (10 p.m.) to 8/5/14 (6 p.m.)
Maine Avenue Frontage Road between the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and 14th Street SW & D Street SW from 8/4/14 (10 p.m.) to 8/5/14 (6 p.m.)
Maine Avenue Ramp between Southwest Freeway and 14th Street SW from 8/4/14 (10 p.m.) to 8/5/14 (6 p.m.)
D Street SW between 12th Street SW and 14th Street SW from 8/4/14 (10 p.m.) to 8/5/14 (6 p.m.)
12th Street SW between Independence Avenue and Maine Avenue restricted to visitors with official business and owners and employees from 8/4/14 (10 p.m.) to 8/5/14 (6 p.m.)
13th Street SW between C Street SW and D Street SW from 8/4/14 (10 p.m.) to 8/5/14 (6 p.m.)
Tuesday, August 5
Maryland Avenue SW will be Eastbound only from 12th Street SW for vehicles exiting parking garages off 12th Street South of Maryland Avenue from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
15th Street NW Southbound Curb lane only between H Street NW and E Street NW Pennsylvania Avenue NW from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
17th Street NW Northbound curb lane only between C Street NW and H Street NW from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday, August 6
Constitution Avenue Ramp Westbound between 23rd Street NW and Rock Creek Parkway Merge to the Roosevelt Bridge from 12 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Constitution Avenue Ramp Eastbound between E Street (exit off the Roosevelt Bridge) to 23rd Street from 12 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. All Traffic must exit onto Independence Avenue and proceed to the Tidal Basin to 17th Street NW, continue on Independence Avenue Eastbound or Ohio Drive eastbound
Constitution Avenue Westbound two outermost lanes will be closed from 19th Street NW to Henry Bacon Drive from 12 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastbound traffic is open with lane restrictions to Henry Bacon, northbound on Henry Bacon to Lincoln Memorial Circle, to the Arlington Memorial Bridge (see exception below)
Constitution Ave. Eastbound all lanes open with restricted access to Henry Bacon. All Westbound Constitution traffic will be forced onto Henry Bacon and over the Memorial Bridge. Arlington Memorial Bridge and Rock Creek Parkway will funnel through Lincoln Memorial Circle to Henry Bacon Ave. to Constitution
Constitution Avenue both directions between 17th Street NW and 23rd Street NW from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Traffic southbound from 18th/19th Street will be allowed to flow eastbound on Constitution Avenue NW during this time
Virginia Avenue Eastbound only between 23rd Street NW and 18th Street NW from 12 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Virginia Avenue Westbound will remain open
C Street NW both sides between Virginia Avenue NW and 23rd Street NW from 12 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
D Street NW between E Street Expressway and Virginia Avenue NW from 12 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
19th Street NW Southbound curb lane only between E Street NW and Virginia Avenue NW from 12 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
20th Street NW between C Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m.
21st Street NW between C Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW from 12 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
21st Street NW between E Street NW and Virginia Avenue NW from 12 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
22nd Street NW between C Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW from 12 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
23rd Street NW both sides between Lincoln Memorial Circle NW and E Street NW from 12 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
