TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closures for 2025 Armed Forces Cycling Classic

Published on May 23, 2025

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department will conduct planned road closures to accommodate the 2025 Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic bicycle races, which will take place during the weekend of Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 1, 2025.

2025 Challenge Ride

The 2025 Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic: Challenge Ride bicycle race will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The following roadways will be closed in order to accommodate the event:

From approximately 4:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• 12^th Street S., from S. Eads Street to Crystal Drive
• Crystal Drive, from 12^th Street S. to 15^th Street S. (Local traffic only)
• S. Clark Street, from 12^th Street S. to 14^th Road S.
• 14^th Road S., from S. Clark Street to 15^th Street S.
• Westbound 15^th Street S., from Crystal Drive to S. Eads Street
• S. Eads Street, from 12^th Street S. to Army Navy Drive
• Long Bridge Drive from 10^th Street S. to 12^th Street S.
• Richmond Highway, from 20^th Street S. to I-395
• Route 110, from Richmond Highway to Wilson Boulevard/I-66
• Army Navy Drive from S. Eads to 12^th Street S.

2025 Clarendon Cup Cycling Classic

The 2025 Clarendon Cup Cycling Classic bicycle race will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The following roadways will be closed in order to accommodate the event:

From approximately 3:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Wilson Boulevard, from N. Highland Street to Washington Boulevard

From approximately 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Wilson Boulevard, from N. Edgewood Street to N. Highland Street
• Wilson Boulevard, from 10^th Street N. to Washington Boulevard
• N. Fillmore Street, from Clarendon Boulevard to Wilson Boulevard – there will be no access to Clarendon Boulevard from N. Fillmore Street
• Clarendon Boulevard, from Washington Boulevard to N. Edgewood Street
• Washington Boulevard, from Kirkwood Road to N. Garfield Street
• Washington Boulevard, from N. Garfield Street to 10^th Street N. – westbound only
• N. Highland Street, from Washington Boulevard to 13^th Street N. – access to the public parking garage in the 1300 block of N. Highland Street will be available
• N. Garfield Street, from Clarendon Boulevard to Wilson Boulevard

Additional Information

The public should expect to see an increased police presence in the area, and motorists are urged to follow law enforcement direction, be mindful of closures, and remain alert for increased pedestrian traffic. Other roads not mentioned may be closed at law enforcement discretion and in the interest of public safety.

Race attendees and spectators are encouraged to use Metro or other forms of multimodal transportation to reduce vehicle congestion in the area. The Crystal City Metro station (Blue and Yellow lines) is located within the Challenge Ride racecourse at the corner of 18^th Street and Clark Street and will be accessible on Saturday, May 31. The Clarendon Metro Station (Orange and Silver lines) is located within the Clarendon Cup racecourse at the corner of Wilson Boulevard and N. Highland Street. There will be no bus access to the Clarendon Metro Station from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1.

In addition, area street parking may be restricted. Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs and illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed, please use the online portal to find out the status of your vehicle and where it is located. The online portal is updated in real time. If you cannot locate your vehicle or need additional support using the online portal, call the County non-emergency number at 703-558-2222.