New Columbia Pike Pedestrian Path & Route 27 Ramps Open

8/28/2026

Arlington National Cemetery is excited to announce the partial opening of a new bike path and sidewalks along Columbia Pike. The Route 27 on and off ramps are scheduled to reopen for vehicle on or about Monday, Aug. 31. These updates mark a key milestone in the ongoing Southern Expansion project. The map above illustrates these changes.

For your safety, we kindly remind all pedestrians not to enter or cross the construction site.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we undertake this complex, large-scale project to expand our nation's sacred shrine. Because site conditions may require construction plans to adjust, please check this page regularly for updates, follow us on social media @ArlingtonNatl, and sign up for emails from GovDelivery. For additional details, please visit the DAR/Southern Expansion Project page.