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 ...

Road and Walkway Closures

4/16/2025

The following information pertains to road closures within the cemetery. For updates on external road closures related to the Southern Expansion Project, please click here

Update: April 16, 2025

From March 10 to May 23, the following roads within the cemetery will close to traffic for storm drain and road repair:

•  McPherson Drive between Section 14 and Porter Drive

•  Lawton Drive

•  Jackson Circle, which surrounds Section 16          

Family pass holders wishing to visit their loved one(s) in impacted sections will be permitted to do so. If you experience issues doing so, please call the ANC Customer Care Center at 877-907-8585 and ask to speak to Operations.


•  McClellan Drive: through May 13, 2025

•  Custis Walk: through May 13, 2025

•  Crook Walk, between Sheridan and Lee Drives: through June 6, 2025

•  Crook Walk, between Sheridan and McClellan: through June 30, 2025

•  Crook Walk, between Wilson Drive and McClellan: through May 13, 2025

•  Sheridan Drive: through  May 13, 2025


Detour signs mark road closures and alternate routes. Tram tour routes and stops are subject to changes or delays.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. As always, our first priority during construction projects is the safety of our visitors, families and staff.