Southern Expansion: News and Updates
For the latest information about Southern Expansion — including road closures and traffic changes, construction updates, news about the Air Force Memorial and other topics of interest to the public — please check this website, follow us on social media @arlingtonnatl, and sign up to receive email updates.
News Releases
• New Columbia Pike Pedestrian Path & Route 27 Ramps Open (Aug. 28, 2026)
• ANC Road Closures Near Service Complex Gate (Aug. 20, 2026)
• Pedestrian Safety Guidance (July 9, 2026)
• Traffic Route Changes for Access to ANC via the Service Complex Gate (April 17, 2026)
• Air Force Memorial Closed to Visitors, March 23 through April 24 (March 4, 2026)
• Air Force Memorial Reopening to the Public (Aug. 21, 2025)
• Notice of New Pile Driving Activity (Aug.15, 2025)
• Notice of Upcoming Construction Activity (July 24, 2025)
• UPDATE: Air Force Memorial Closure (July 23, 2025)
• 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)