Storm Damage

As a result of severe weather on Thursday, June 19, Arlington National Cemetery suffered storm damage. Cemetery crews will be conducting work to clean up this damage throughout the weekend. Click "read more" for details. 

Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 read more ...
Important Visitor Information

In accordance with current DoD guidance, ANC has implemented increased security measures to ensure the safety and reverence of this sacred space. Please click "read more" for details. 

Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 read more ...

Southern Expansion: ANC News Releases

 

As Arlington National Cemetery engages in this important project, we will be updating the public on its progress. Below are official news releases, in chronological order. 

•  Important Update: Air Force Memorial Closure Due to Southern Expansion (June 4, 2025)

•  New Traffic Changes to Columbia Pike (Sept. 4, 2024)

Latest Road Closure Updates (May 18, 2023)

•  Traffic Pattern Changes Around Arlington National Cemetery (Apr. 12, 2023)

•  Portion of Columbia Pike to Be Closed Beginning January 23, 2023 (Jan. 12, 2023)

•  Southern Expansion and Defense Access Road Project Groundbreaking (Sep. 14, 2021) 

•   Arlington National Cemetery to Participate in Federal Highway Administration ANC Defense Access Roads Public Hearing and Information Session (Jan. 28, 2020)

•  Arlington National Cemetery Moves Forward with Cemetery Expansion Plans (Aug. 17, 2018) 

•  Southern Expansion Project Public Scoping Meeting (Apr. 28, 2016)