Family Pass Holder Day Wreath Update

UPDATE as of 12:30 p.m. EST: Thank you to all the family pass holders who joined us for Wreaths Across America Family Pass Holder Day. Unfortunately, due the tremendous turnout, we anticipate running out of wreaths by approximately 1 p.m. The cemetery will remain open for you to visit your loved ones. We also invite you to join us next Saturday, Dec. 13 for our public Wreaths Across America Day.   

Published on: Sunday, December 7, 2025

Southern Expansion: News and Updates

As Arlington National Cemetery engages in this important project, we will continue to update the public on its progress. Updates will also be posted on our social media platforms @arlingtonnatl. 

•  Air Force Memorial Reopening to the Public (Aug. 21, 2025)

•  Notice of New Pile Driving Activity (Aug.15, 2025)

•  Notice of Upcoming Construction Activity (July 24, 2025)

•  UPDATE: Air Force Memorial Closure (July 23, 2025)

•  Important Update: Air Force Memorial Closure Due to Southern Expansion (June 4, 2025)

•  New Traffic Changes to Columbia Pike (Sept. 4, 2024)

Latest Road Closure Updates (May 18, 2023)

•  Traffic Pattern Changes Around Arlington National Cemetery (Apr. 12, 2023)

•  Portion of Columbia Pike to Be Closed Beginning January 23, 2023 (Jan. 12, 2023)

•  Southern Expansion and Defense Access Road Project Groundbreaking (Sep. 14, 2021) 

•   Arlington National Cemetery to Participate in Federal Highway Administration ANC Defense Access Roads Public Hearing and Information Session (Jan. 28, 2020)

•  Arlington National Cemetery Moves Forward with Cemetery Expansion Plans (Aug. 17, 2018) 

•  Southern Expansion Project Public Scoping Meeting (Apr. 28, 2016)