Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Traffic Reduced to Three Lanes Starting July 14
(WASHINGTON, DC) — Beginning July 14, 2025, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will reduce inbound (eastbound) traffic on the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge from four lanes to three as part of ongoing maintenance and safety improvements. This change will impact traffic coming from I-66 Eastbound, US-50 Eastbound, and southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway and will continue until early 2026 when additional lane reductions will occur to facilitate replacement of the bridge deck and widening of the pedestrian/bicycle shared path.
This change is necessary for the rehabilitation of the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Built in 1960, the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge is a vital link between Washington, DC and Arlington County, Virginia. Named for President Theodore Roosevelt, the bridge crosses Theodore Roosevelt Island and features a shallow-arched, multi-span steel girder design supported by low stone piers.
Currently, the bridge carries four lanes of vehicular traffic eastbound to Washington, DC, and three lanes westbound toward Arlington, VA. Its strategic location near the National Mall, the White House, and several national monuments also makes it an essential component of the DC Evacuation Route and the National Highway System.
The bridge has been maintained by DDOT since its construction, with the last major repairs completed in 2005.
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow for additional travel time, and consider alternative routes.
Traffic controls, including signage, will be in place to guide motorists safely through the work zones. All roadway users are advised to stay alert and be observant of signage and work zones while traveling in this area.
To learn more about the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Project visit: https://trbridge.ddot.dc.gov/.
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