On Sunday April 5, 2009, the United States Park Police will make the following road closures to accommodate the annual Cherry Blossom Foot Race.
At 5:00 am 15th Street will be closed from Independence Avenue to Constitution Avenue.
At 7:20 am, the following streets will be closed:
17th Street from Independence Avenue to Constitution Avenue.
Raoul Wallenburg Place (15th Street) from Maine Avenue to Independence Avenue.
Independence Avenue from 14th Street to 23rd Street.
Ohio Drive through Haines Point.
Rock Creek Parkway from 23rd and Independence Avenue up to the Kennedy Center.
East and West Basin Drives.
Buckeye Drive in its entirety on Haines Point.
Parkway Drive from Ohio Drive to the Lincoln Memorial Circle.
These roads will be opened at 12:00 noon.
United States Park Police Officers will be on site to assist visitors.