The upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix will have a major impact on roads in Washington DC, and now the race's effects will be felt in the sky.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday there would be a ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport during the Aug. 23 event.
The announcement comes after the Metropolitan Police Department issued an advisory detailing dozens of road closures and parking restrictions tied to the race, the first of its kind on the streets of Washington DC.
Here's what to know about how the race could affect getting around the nation's capital.
DCA to pause flights for Grand Prix
The FAA said Monday it would be temporarily pausing flight operations at DCA from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Aug. 23.
The closure coincides with the beginning
of the race, which is expected to start just after 1 p.m.
Travelers are advised to check with their airline for the latest flight status.
The Washington Post reported there are 63 fewer flights departing DCA Aug. 23 compared to the previous Sunday.
Road closures announced for Grand Prix in DC
The Metropolitan Police Department announced last week dozens of roads will be closed from Aug. 14 to Aug. 26:
- Pennsylvania Avenue from 9th Street to 3rd Street, NW
- Constitution Avenue from 9th Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 7th Street from D Street to Independence Avenue, SW
- Indiana Avenue from 7th Street to Indiana Avenue/D Street, NW
- 6th Street from D Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
- Madison Drive from 14th Street to 7th Street, NW
- Jefferson Drive from 14th Street to 7th Street, NW
- 12th Street from Constitution Avenue to Madison Drive, NW
- 12th Street from Jefferson Drive to Independence Avenue, SW
- 3rd Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to C Street, SW
- 3rd Street from C Street to D Street, SW
- Maryland Avenue from Independence Avenue to 3rd Street, SW
- Independence Avenue from 7th Street to Washington Avenue, SW
- Maryland Avenue from 7th Street to 6th Street, SW
- 6th Street from Independence Avenue to C Street, SW
- 4th Street from Independence Avenue to C Street, SW
- C Street from 4th Street to 2nd Street, SW
Additionally, these roads will be closed from Aug. 18 to Aug. 26:
- Pennsylvania Avenue from 11th Street to 9th Street, NW
- 10th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
- 9th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
- 8th Street from E Street to D Street, NW
- D Street from 9th Street to 7th Street, NW
- Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 9th Street, NW
- Entrance to 9th Street Tunnel from Constitution Avenue, NW
- C Street from 6th Street to 3rd Street, NW
- 3rd Street from Indiana Avenue/D Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
- Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street to First Street, NW
- Louisiana Avenue from Constitution Avenue to First Street, NW
- Independence Avenue from 14th Street to 7th Street, SW
- 9th Street from Independence Avenue to C Street, SW
- C Street from 9th Street to 7th Street, SW
- 7th Street from Independence Avenue to D Street, SW
- 6th Street from C Street to Virginia Avenue, SW
- C Street from 6th Street to 4th Street, SW
- 4th Street from C Street to D Street, SW
- Virginia Avenue from 7th Street to 6th Street, SW
Police also said nearly two-dozen more roads will be closed during race weekend from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23:
- 12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
- E Street from 11th Street to 8th Street, NW
- 7th Street from E Street to D Street, NW
- Indiana Avenue from 6th Street to D Street, NW
- 5th Street from E Street to D Street, NW
- Indiana Avenue/D Street from 6th Street to 3rd Street, NW
- 2nd Street from Constitution Avenue to C Street, NW
- C Street from 2nd Street to First Street, NW
- First Street from C Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
- Louisiana Avenue from First Street to D Street, NW
- New Jersey Avenue from D Street to Louisiana Avenue, NW
- The ramp at Exit 9 from Northbound 3rd Street Tunnel to First Street, NW
- 12th Street from Independence Avenue to C Street, SW
- Inbound Case Bridge ramp to 12th Street Expressway/Tunnel
- Exit to 12th Street Expressway from westbound I395 (All traffic will continue west toward Maine Avenue)
- 12th Street Expressway
- L’Enfant Plaza from Independence Avenue to Spy Museum
- Ramp from southbound 3rd Street Tunnel to 2nd Street, SW
- C Street from 6th Street to 4th Street, SW
- 4th Street from C Street to Virginia Avenue, SW
- D Street from 4th Street to 3rd Street, SW
- E Street from 3rd Street to 2nd Street, SW
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will affect DC traffic - and air travel
