TRAFFIC ALERT: Walk for Peace

Published on February 06, 2026

ARLINGTON, VA. – Buddhist monks participating in the Walk for Peace pilgrimage from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. are expected to pass through Arlington County on Monday, February 9 and Tuesday, February 10. The Arlington County Police Department will conduct rolling road closures along their walking route to ensure safety of the participants and spectators. Traffic along the route will be impacted and motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and seek alternate travel routes.

Spectator Reminders

• Spectators are asked to quietly line streets along the route.
• Do not walk behind or follow the monks for safety reasons.
• Stay out of roadways and avoid obstructing traffic.
• Do not attempt to touch, approach or step in front of the monks.
• Always maintain a respectful distance and please allow the monks to initiate any interaction.
• Follow all instructions and guidance from law enforcement and event coordinators.
• The monks have everything they need for their pilgrimage, including food, shoes, supplies and other necessities. They are not accepting material donations at this time.

Routes

Live map of the Walk for Peace. Additional route details are provided below:

Monday, February 9 – Expected arrival in the early afternoon. Official time is dependent on their progress and well-being.

• Depart Alexandria and enter Arlington County along Route 1
• Right onto Crystal Drive
• Crystal Drive becomes 12^th Street S.
• Right onto Army Navy Drive
• Right onto S. Joyce Street
• Left onto Columbia Pike
• Right onto Washington Boulevard
• Right onto N. Glebe Road
• End at Marymount University – Upon arrival, there will be short welcoming remarks from Marymount University President Irma Becerra, followed by brief remarks from the monks. Members of the general public may stand in front of the Administration Building (Rixey Mansion) to watch and listen to the short welcome. The remarks are expected to last approximately 5–10 minutes. After the remarks conclude, no additional public events are planned.

For the safety of spectators, we ask that you do not line the route on Monday at the following locations:

• S. Joyce Street from Army Navy Drive to Columbia Pike
• Columbia Pike from S. Joyce Street to Washington Boulevard
• Washington Boulevard from Columbia Pike to N. Pershing Drive

Tuesday, February 10 – Expected to begin at 7 a.m.

• Depart Marymount University – No public event scheduled at Marymount University
• Right onto N. Glebe Road
• Right onto Chain Bridge Road
• Exit Arlington County

For the safety of spectators, we ask that you do not line the route on Tuesday at the following location:

• N. Glebe Road from N. River Street to Chain Bridge Road

Stay Informed

Information regarding the Walk for Peace is subject to change based on the progress and well-being of the monks. Follow the Arlington County Police Department on X, Bluesky and Facebook for updates. Register for Arlington Alert to receive emergency alerts and other important information from Arlington County Government. 

Route Maps