The “Walk for Peace to D.C.” — which sees Buddhist monks marching on a 120-day, 2,300-mile journey — may make driving around the region a little more complicated.
The procession starts again Monday.
Multiple road closures are planned as the monks travel through Alexandria and Arlington and Fairfax counties in Virginia.
Alexandria
The monks will pass through Old Town Alexandria on their way to D.C.
Alexandria authorities said streets and intersections along the route will be subject to rolling closures to safely accommodate pedestrians and crowds. Closures include:
- Cameron Street between Washington Street and Alfred Street
- Columbus Street between King Street and Queen Street
Timing: Approximately 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
During this period, vehicles may be temporarily restricted from entering, exiting or moving within impacted areas. Access will be restored as the procession passes and conditions allow.
Arlington Co.
Monday, Feb. 9: Arrival is expected in the early afternoon. The official time depends on their progress and well-being.
- Depart Alexandria and enter Arlington County along Route 1
- Right on Crystal Drive
- Crystal Drive becomes 12th Street South
- Right on Army Navy Drive
- Right on South Joyce Street
- Left on Columbia Pike
- Right on Washington Boulevard
- Right on North Glebe Road
- End at Marymount University
Upon arrival, there will be short welcoming remarks from Marymount University President Irma Becerra, followed by brief remarks from the monks. Members of the general public may stand in front of the Administration Building (Rixey Mansion) to watch and listen. The remarks are expected to last about 5 to 10 minutes. No additional public events are planned afterward.
Tuesday, Feb. 10: Expected to begin at 7 a.m.
- Depart Marymount University. No public event scheduled there.
- Right on North Glebe Road
- Right onto Chain Bridge Road
- Exit Arlington County
For safety reasons, spectators are asked not to line the route on Tuesday along North Glebe Road, from North River Street to Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax Co.
Fairfax County police officers greeted the monks Sunday and said they will assist as the group travels through the county.
An interactive map of their journey can be seen online.
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