REAL ID Requirements

Beginning May 7, 2025, all individuals over the age of 18 who are authorized to drive onto Arlington National Cemetery should be prepared to present a REAL ID at the security checkpoint.

Published on: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 read more ...

Memorial Bridge and Circle Closure, Sat. March 18

3/17/2023

From 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Sat. March 18, Memorial Bridge and Circle will be closed due to a half-marathon. This will impact all traffic coming to Arlington National Cemetery’s main entrance.

U.S. Park Police and George Washington Memorial Parkway will place heavy blocking vehicles and police officers at the following locations:

•  Northbound parkway ramp to Memorial Bridge

•   Memorial Drive east of ramp from Rte. 110

•  Ramp from North/South Memorial Circle 

Funeral attendees and family pass holders may enter through the Service Complex gate (Columbia Pike). Google Maps code: 87C4VWCP+8H.

We encourage visitors to use public transportation.

•   The Arlington Cemetery Metro stop, on Metro’s Blue line, is a short walk from the main entrance.

•   The Rosslyn Metro stop is about a 15-20 minute walk from the pedestrian-only Ord & Weitzel Gate, near the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial. Google Maps code: 87C4VWQJ+4W.

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