April 30: Memorial Amphitheater and Tram Service Updates

On Thursday, April 30, Memorial Amphitheater will be closed from 8 a.m. until approximately 10:30 a.m. Tram service will be unavailable until 1 p.m. The cemetery will remain open, but please expect increased security and possible delays in movement. 

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April 30: Memorial Amphitheater and Tram Service Updates

April 29, 2026

On Thursday, April 30, the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) will be closed from 8 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. for preparations for a special event at ANC.


Traffic Route Changes for Access to ANC via the Service Complex Gate

April 16, 2026

On Monday, April 27, all drivers entering Arlington National Cemetery through the Service Complex "123" Gate will encounter traffic route changes due to necessary Southern Expansion construction. As a result, access via the Service Complex Gate will be limited to ANC personnel and authorized contractors. Family pass holders and visitors must use the Memorial Avenue entrance or other available access points.


April 15: Tram Boarding Area Relocated

April 13, 2026

Due to a pavement improvement project, ANC Tours tram boarding and offloading will temporarily move to Memorial Avenue on Tuesday, April 14. Tours will continue regular service. 


ANC Traffic Impacts: April 9-15

April 09, 2026

From April 9 through April 15, 2026, drivers entering Arlington National Cemetery via Memorial Avenue will experience delays due to a National Park Service pavement resurfacing project. The work extends between the Arlington Cemetery Metro Station and Memorial Bridge, west of Memorial Circle.


Notice of Pavement Renovation in Tram Plaza

April 08, 2026

ANC will be renovating the pavement at the ANC Tours Tram Plaza from April 9-13, 2026. Tram tours will continue regular service; however, please use caution near the Tram Plaza due to uneven surfaces and possible dust in the air.

Please follow posted signs and guidance from tram employees.


GW Parkway Construction and Traffic Impacts to Arlington National Cemetery

March 24, 2026

From the week of March 23 through approximately mid-June 2026, drivers traveling to Arlington National Cemetery via the George Washington Memorial Parkway may experience delays due to pavement resurfacing work. 


March 21: Memorial Bridge and Circle Closed for Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon

March 18, 2026

On Saturday, March 21, Memorial Bridge and Circle will close from 7 to 10 a.m. for the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon.


Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall to Host Annual Easter Sunrise Service

March 13, 2026

The annual National Military Easter Sunrise Service, hosted by Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH), will be held on Sunday, April 5, at Arlington National Cemetery’s Memorial Amphitheater, The service, which will take place from 6:30 to 8 a.m., will also be live streamed on the Joint Base Facebook page. 


March 14: Road Closure for 2026 Ireland’s Four Courts Four-Miler

March 10, 2026

The 2026 Ireland’s Four Courts Four-Miler road race will close roads near Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m. Visitors and family pass holders driving to ANC should plan their travel accordingly:


Road Closures Within ANC Due to Ongoing Construction Project

March 10, 2026

An ongoing, multi-phase road construction project will affect vehicle traffic in Arlington National Cemetery through March 2027. Please refer to the map above for details on the project phases.