From Tuesday, July 9, 2024, through Thursday, July 11, 2024, the 75th NATO Summit will take place in the District of Columbia. The NATO Summit is a National Special Security Event (NSSE). An NSSE is an event of national or international significance deemed by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to be a potential target for terrorism or other criminal activity. These events may include summits of world leaders, meetings of international organizations, presidential nominating conventions and presidential inaugurations. As the nation's capital, Washington, DC is frequently the setting for NSSE-designated events. Numerous law enforcement agencies, including the Metropolitan Police Department, the United States Secret Service and other public safety entities will be providing security for the event to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries, attendees and members of the public.
Earlier today, the Secret Service, Mayor Bowser and federal partners held a public safety briefing where security impacts and preparations were discussed:
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Presser: https://x.com/MayorBowser/status/1807795016103825583
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Press Release: Mayor Bowser and Federal Partners Release Traffic Plan, Security Map for the 2024 NATO Summit | mayormb (dc.gov)
Stay in the Know
Convention Center-area community residents, businesses and visitors are strongly encouraged to sign-up for the District and federal public safety agencies free opt-in text service to provide public safety, street closure, weather and transit updates throughout the NATO Summit. Text NATODC to 888-777 to sign up for real-time updates.
The best resource and the most up to date information regarding a comprehensive traffic plan and map including street closures and parking restrictions can be found at www.mpdc.dc.gov/NSSE.
If you see or hear things that appear out of the ordinary, contact MPD. To report immediate threats or emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity or behavior call MPD’s Real Time Crime Center at (202) 727-9099 or text MPD’s tip line at 50411.
Road Closures and Parking Restrictions
For timely traffic information, please visit twitter.com/DCPoliceTraffic and signup for Alert DC at alertdc.dc.gov.
Metrobus Service Adjustments
Road Closures: Security zones around both the Washington Convention Center and the International Trade Center will close off several streets to traffic, including transit vehicles. Visit https://www.wmata.com/service/index.cfm to plan your commute ahead of time. The following streets will be closed during the summit:
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New York Avenue between 6th and 11th Streets, NW
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15th Street between H Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
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Madison Drive between 12th and 15th Streets, NW
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12th Street between E Street, NW and Madison Drive, NW
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Constitution Avenue between 9th and 15th Streets, NW
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10th Street between Constitution and E Street, NW
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Pennsylvania Avenue between 8th and 15th Streets, NW
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11th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and E Street, NW
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E Street between 11th and 12th Streets, NW
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12th Street between E Street and Madison Drive, NW
Routes Being Detoured: Because of the road closures detailed above, Metro will need to detour several routes starting Monday, July 8 at 8 p.m. through Thursday, July 11 at 8 p.m. The following routes will be detoured: 63, 64, 70, 74, 79, D4, D6, G8 and S2.
Metrorail Service Adjustments
Closures: Metro will close two rail stations to customers. Federal Triangle station will be closed to customers between 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. on July 9. Mt. Vernon Square station will be closed to customers between 11 a.m. July 9 through 5 a.m. on July 12. Trains will bypass both stations. As a result, Yellow line trains heading northbound will continue to turn around at the Mt. Vernon pocket track but will terminate service for customers one station early at Gallery Place. Extra Rail Transportation staff will be in place at the Gallery Place platform to empty Yellow line trains. At both Federal Triangle and Mt. Vernon Square stations, the station manager will remain posted during the closure periods. At Mt. Vernon Square station, rail operators will also be present on the platform for Yellow line dropback operations. They will not open Yellow line train doors at the station, and instead use their key access to enter and exit trains.
MetroAccess Service Adjustments
Metro Access will run normal service. Customers may not be able to reach their final destination due to road closures; MetroAccess will work with customers to get as close to the destination as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please join us in welcoming the 75th NATO Summit participants to our community!
