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Marine Corps Marathon Road Closures: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

October 21, 2025

ARLINGTON, Va. – On Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, numerous roads in the vicinity of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) will be closed for the annual Marine Corps Marathon. These closures will affect pedestrian, vehicular and Metro access to and from ANC. Please read the following information carefully before visiting.


Road Closures and Cemetery Access During Army Ten-Miler: Sunday, Oct. 12

October 09, 2025

On Sunday, Oct. 12, numerous roads in the vicinity of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) will be closed for the 41st annual Army Ten-Miler race.


Road Closures Within Arlington National Cemetery: Sept. 8 to Dec. 12

September 04, 2025

From Sept. 8 until approximately Dec. 12, 2025, a major road construction project will impact vehicular traffic within Arlington National Cemetery. For an overview of project phases and detour routes, refer to the above map (click to enlarge).


Air Force Memorial Reopening to Public: Aug. 25

August 20, 2025

The United States Air Force Memorial will reopen to the public on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. 


Notice of New Pile Driving Activity

August 15, 2025

Beginning on or around Aug. 18, 2025, a contractor will begin pile driving for a new retaining wall located near the Foxcroft Heights neighborhood. Work will take place daily between 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.  This work will be occurring alongside the ongoing pile driving near Joyce St.


Display of Moses Ezekiel's Sculpture at Arlington National Cemetery 

August 06, 2025

The U.S. Army has entered an agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia under which Virginia will loan one of Moses Ezekiel's historic sculptures for display at Ezekiel's burial site in Arlington National Cemetery. The Army expects to display the sculpture in 2027 after it has undergone complete refurbishment.


Notice of Asphalt Repair Work on July 29

July 28, 2025

ANC would like to inform the public of asphalt repair work taking place in the tram plaza near the Welcome Center (immediately east of Eisenhower Drive) on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.  The public will see a coned off area of repaired asphalt. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic should avoid this area. Work to repair the asphalt is expected to be complete by July 30. 


Notice of Upcoming Construction Activity

July 24, 2025

Beginning on or around July 28, 2025, the contractor will begin pile driving for a new retaining wall located between Joyce Street and the I-395 ramps. Work will take place daily between 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Please be advised that this work may result in elevated noise levels due to pile driving activity. To minimize impact, the contractor will closely monitor both noise and vibration levels throughout the duration of this work.


UPDATE: Air Force Memorial Closure Due to Southern Expansion Project

July 23, 2025

The United States Air Force Memorial will remain temporarily closed and will reopen on or about Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, due to conditions at the Southern Expansion site. To ensure visitor safety during this key phase of construction, the main entrance to the Air Force Memorial will be inaccessible.


Arlington National Cemetery Welcomes New Superintendent

July 22, 2025

ARLINGTON, Va. – Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC) is pleased to announce the arrival of John G. Knapp as its new Superintendent.  Knapp brings a wealth of experience, most recently serving as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration’s Deputy Director of Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida, and its satellite, Bay Pines National Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida.