U.S. Air Force Memorial Temporary Closure

Beginning on or about Nov. 2, 2026, the U.S. Air Force Memorial and surrounding area will temporarily close to all visitors to support ongoing utilities and construction work associated with Arlington National Cemetery’s Southern Expansion project.

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Southern Expansion: News and Updates

For the latest information about Southern Expansion — including road closures and traffic changes, construction updates, news about the Air Force Memorial and other topics of interest to the public  — please check this website, follow us on social media @arlingtonnatl, and sign up to receive email updates. 


News Releases

•  New Columbia Pike Pedestrian Path & Route 27 Ramps Open (Aug. 28, 2026)

•  ANC Road Closures Near Service Complex Gate (Aug. 20, 2026) 

•  Pedestrian Safety Guidance (July 9, 2026)

•  Traffic Route Changes for Access to ANC via the Service Complex Gate (April 17, 2026)

•  Air Force Memorial Closed to Visitors, March 23 through April 24 (March 4, 2026) 

•  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)