Overnight road closures go into effect this weekend for Freedom 250 Grand Prix construction

Drivers should expect overnight road closures near the National Mall this weekend as construction continues for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Pennsylvania Avenue, from 3rd to 10th Street, will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The closures add to lane changes, detours and parking restrictions already in effect. Event chair Bud Denker said crews are working during periods with less traffic, noting Congress is in recess during the same window. Construction is also building fan zones, fencing and barriers around the course, and impacts are expected to last through mid-September. Residents and visitors cited in the report said the work has been manageable, though it may limit access to some landmarks at times.