1. ‘Concert for Valor’ road closures, logistics information
The National Park Service and the United States Park Police in cooperation with local, state and federal law enforcement, public safety and transportation agencies, have developed security, logistics and access plans applicable for the Concert for Valor, set for Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 7 to 10 p.m. on the National Mall. The following roads will be closed and off limits to vehicular traffic beginning at 6 a.m. Nov. 11:
* Constitution Avenue NW from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to 18th Street NW * Madison Drive NW from 3rd Street NW to 15th Street NW
* Jefferson Drive SW from 3rd Street SW to 15th Street SW
* Independence Avenue SW from 3rd Street SW to 17th Street SW
* Maryland Avenue SW from Independence Avenue SW to 7th Street SW
* 3rd Street from Constitution Avenue NW to C Street SW
* 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to C Street SW
* 6th Street NW from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Constitution Avenue NW
* 6th Street SW from Independence Avenue SW to C Street SW
* 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to C Street SW
* 10th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW
* 12th Street ramp from I-395 to Pennsylvania Avenue NW
* 14th Street from E Street NW to C Street SW
* 15th Street from E Street NW to Maine Avenue SW
* 17th Street from C Street NW to Independence Avenue SW Additional closures will be in place in advance of the concert to allow for setup of the venue, including 4th Street from Pennsylvania Ave., NW to C Street SW, closed now through Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m.; Madison Drive NW from 3rd Street NW to 4th Street NW will be closed from 6 a.m. on Nov. 10 through 10 a.m. Nov. 12.
Concert-goers are strongly advised to use public transportation. All Metro stations will be open from 5 a.m. until midnight Nov. 11 EXCEPT Smithsonian, which will be closed because it is within the security zone for the concert. Selected Metro stations near the National Mall will remain open after midnight, if needed, until all passengers in line are accommodated. See www.wmata.com/rider_tools/metro_service_status/advisories.cfm?AID=4203.
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) shuttle bus service will be provided from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. Nov. 11 for concert attendees. Prearranged ADA parking is available at RFK Stadium Lot 3. Passengers in need of ADA service and their attendants will be dropped off on Independence Avenue SW at 6th Street SW. Parking and transportation arrangements can be made at www.ustreetparking.com. The following public entry points will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, and will remain open until the concert venue can no longer accommodate additional people:
* 4th Street NW and Madison Drive NW (credentialed media, ticketed and VIP guests ONLY)
* 4th Street SW and Jefferson Drive SW (credentialed media, ticketed and VIP guests ONLY)

2. * 7th Street NW and Madison Drive SW
* 7th Street SW and Independence Avenue SW
* 12th Street NW and Madison Drive NW
* 12th Street SW and Independence Avenue SW
* 14th Street NW and Madison Drive NW
* 15th Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW
The following public entry points will open at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 and will remain open
until the concert venue can no longer accommodate additional people.
* 15th Street SW and Independence Avenue SW
* 17th Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW
All attendees, including general public and ticketed guests, are subject to a thorough
security screening before entering the concert venue. Please allow additional time for
the security screening, as it is expected that lines may be long.
To receive text alerts, advisories, traffic information, and additional updates about
the concert via the Nixle community information service, text VALOR2014 to 888777.
The following items will be prohibited at the concert: alcohol, ammunition, animals
other than service dogs, balloons, bicycles, hard shelled coolers, explosives/fireworks,
glass containers, illegal firearms, laser pointers, mace/pepper spray, folding tables,
tents, chairs (and other items that could be considered “structures”), weapons,
unmanned aerial systems and any other items determined to be a potential safety
hazard.
For concert information, see www.theconcertforvalor.com.
Concert for Valor
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