Traffic Advisory: Crystal Run 5K Friday Race

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- If going through Crystal City is part of your evening commute, here's a heads up. The Crystal Run 5K Friday race will close down streets in the area tonight.

The Arlington County Police Department will conduct the following road closures from approximately 6:15 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. to accommodate this event:

• Northbound lanes of Crystal Drive between 26th Street and 12th Street
• North and Southbound lanes of Long Bridge Drive as well all traffic around 6th, 10th, and Ball Streets will be closed.

Southbound lanes of Crystal Drive will be open during the race.

In addition to the closures, street parking in the area will be restricted. Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed from a public street, call 703-558-2222.

After tonight, one more race is scheduled, for Friday, April 29.

PHOTO courtesy of Crystal Run 5k