ARLINGTON, Va. – The former Holiday Inn – Rosslyn, located at 1900 Fort Myer Drive, will be demolished by implosion by Controlled Demolition Inc. on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at 8:00 AM or as soon after as safety and weather permits. For safety and control of the area, the streets surrounding the building will be closed by the Arlington County Police Department by 6:30 AM on December 13, 2020 (referred to as the Exclusion Zone).
RELATED: Learn more about the project at 1900 Fort Myer Drive
Road Closures
The Arlington County Police Department, Virginia State Police, and the Virginia Department of Transportation will conduct numerous road closures in the Rosslyn area to accommodate this event. The listed re-opening times are approximate and will be dictated by the site cleanup efforts. Other roads not listed below may be closed at law enforcement discretion. The public can anticipate an increase in maintenance equipment and vehicles in the area as cleanup efforts will last throughout the day.The following roads in Arlington County will be affected:
6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Lee Highway Eastbound from North Quinn Street to North Lynn Street
6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Fort Myer Drive from Lee Highway Westbound to Wilson Boulevard
6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 19th Street North from North Lynn Street to Fort Myer Drive
6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. North Nash Street from Fort Myer Drive to Key Boulevard
6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. North Nash Street from Key Boulevard to Lee Highway Westbound
6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. North Moore Street from 19th Street North to Lee Highway
6:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Lee Highway Westbound from North Lynn Street to North Oak Street
6:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Fort Myer Drive from GW Parkway to Lee Highway Westbound
6:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Key Boulevard from North Nash Street to North Oak Street
6:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. North Nash Street from Key Boulevard to Wilson Boulevard
6:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Colonial Terrace - Residents Only
6:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Key Bridge diverted onto GW Parkway Northbound
7:45 a.m.–8:15 a.m. I-66 Eastbound Closed at Exit 72 Lee Highway / Spout Run
7:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. I-66 Eastbound ramp closed for Exit 73 Rosslyn / Key Bridge
7:45 a.m.–8:15 a.m. I-66 Westbound Closed at TR Bridge traffic diverted to GW Parkway or Route 50
7:45 a.m.–10:00 a.m. I-66 Westbound ramp closed for Exit 73 Lee Highway / Rosslyn / Key Bridge
*** The listed re-opening times are approximate and will be dictated by the site cleanup efforts. Other roads not listed above may be closed at law enforcement discretion to meet the needs of the event. ***
Street parking in the area will be restricted and motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed and towed, if your vehicle is towed from a public street, call the Emergency Communications Center at 703-558-2222.
Public Viewing
Due to the configuration of the Exclusion Zone and scheduled road closures, there are no good viewing areas available to the public. Gateway Park, located at 1300 Lee Highway, is part of the Exclusion Zone and will be closed to pedestrian access during the event. Members of the public are encouraged to avoid the area and watch local media coverage of the implosion.Media Inquiries
Media planning to attend must RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Additional information is available on the project website.For questions related to traffic closures, please contact the Arlington County Police Department’s Public Information Officer: Ashley Savage at 703-228-4331.
For general project inquiries, please contact Dittmar Company. For other questions, please contact the Constituent Services Team: Ben Aiken at 703-228-1762; or Katelyn Thomas at 703-228-3176. You may also email the County Manager’s Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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