Big Change At Major Arlington Intersection

ARLINGTON, VA -- A major restriction has been enacted for traffic passing through Clarendon Circle as construction goes on through the summer.

Left turns from eastbound Washington Boulevard to Clarendon Boulevard are now prohibited, and the restriction will be in place until the end of the summer, Arlington County Police tweeted.

TRAFFIC ALERT: During the initial phases of @ArlingtonDES construction at Clarendon Circle, the left turn from eastbound Washington Boulevard to Clarendon Boulevard is prohibited. This restriction will be in place through summer 2019. Detour information: https://t.co/UaD49oWdEu pic.twitter.com/GoVEhoxRfQ
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) January 23, 2019

"Clarendon Circle is being redesigned to improve access and safety for those who walk, bike and drive. Current travel across the intersection can be difficult due to its extreme width and the skewed alignment of its roadways," the county says on its website. "North Irving Street also enters the circle area in two offset locations, further complicating the traffic pattern."

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