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Be in the Know About Ongoing Construction and Traffic Alerts for National Landing

Construction is ongoing throughout National Landing. Please contact info@nationallanding.org to share pertinent information with the community or ask questions about particular projects.

2025 Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic

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.

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

12th Street Transitway Extension Construction

Key activities scheduled for the next two weeks:

Tuesday 5/27 - 5/30: Dry utility installation along 12th Street S (Arlington County)

Tuesday 5/27 - 5/30: Stormwater utility work at 12th Street S & S Fern Street (Arlington County)

Tuesday 5/27 - 5/30: Pen-Place Fence installation (Clark/Long Fence)

Tuesday 5/27 - 5/30: Sidewalk Improvements from S Elm Street to S Eads Street (JBG Smith/Muller)

  • Traffic Signal Systems and Dry Utilities Installation:
    Crews will continue excavation and installation of electrical and communications infrastructure for traffic signals along 12th Street S.
  • Stormwater Infrastructure Installation
    Construction continues at the southeast corner of 12th Street S and S Fern Street with the installation of new stormwater systems.
  • Fence Installation (PenPlace Frontage):

Clark Construction and Long Fence are installing a new construction fence along 12th Street. This work is expected to take approximately 10 days, with coordination across contractors to minimize disruption.

  • Sidewalk Improvements:

JBG and Muller will begin sidewalk repairs in front of The Bartlett building starting Tuesday, May 27. Work is anticipated to last 8–10 weeks.
To prioritize public safety, portions of the sidewalk will be temporarily closed and fenced off. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we move forward with this important infrastructure project!

For more information, visit Arlington County’s Transitway Extension project page: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Projects/Project-Types/Transportation-Projects/Transitway-Extension-to-Pentagon-City

 Crystal City Metro East Entrance

Through construction, the sidewalk and travel lanes closest to the project site are closed around the clock. 

  • Two northbound lanes are open on Crystal Drive and one southbound lane is shared between vehicle and bike traffic
  • On 18th Street South, bike and vehicle traffic will share one lane in each direction
  •  Lane closures and pedestrian detours are marked with signs

What to Expect During Construction
Traffic patterns will change in similar ways throughout the duration of construction. As the project continues, and construction progresses to the interior of the Metro station, future impacts will include Metrorail closures at Crystal City Metro for variable durations. This is to keep passengers and crews safe while they excavate and build the mezzanine and escalators from the east entrance on the street down to the platforms below ground.

Follow along with project updates on the project page here. 

Crystal City Metro Escalators

August 5 Update: On August 5, 2024, Metro will begin a major capital project replacing six escalators at Crystal City. The project will replace three entrance escalators and three intermediate escalators with brand-new ones that are more durable and reliable. The escalators are being installed as part of an ongoing effort to replace over 139 escalators across the Metrorail system by 2028.

How will this work affect my trip?

  • The escalators will be replaced in pairs, one entrance-level escalator and one intermediate-level escalator at a time. While these escalators are under construction, the remaining two escalators at each level will be operational with one escalator going up and the other one going down.
  • The station entrances and elevators will remain open throughout construction.

How long will the project take?

All six escalators will be replaced by early September 2025.

How can I stay informed about the project?

Additional information can be found on Metro’s Escalator Replacement webpage.