Media Contact: Karyn Le Blanc, (202) 671-3490
(Washington, DC) The International Monetary Fund and World Bank will hold its annual meetings from Saturday, April 12, 2008, through Sunday, April 13, 2008. Consequently, the following street closures and pedestrian restrictions will be in effect.
STREET CLOSINGS
Beginning at 12:30 am on Saturday, April 12, 2008 through the completion of the meetings the following streets will be closed:
- 18th Street between G Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 19th Street between G Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 20th Street between G Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- The south curb lane of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 18th and 20th Streets, NW
- G Street between 17th to 20th Street, NW
- H Street between 18th and 21st Streets, NW
PEDESTRIAN RESTRICTIONS
Only pedestrians with business in the area and proper identification will be permitted access to the following locations:
- 600, 700, and 800 blocks of 18th Street, 19th Street and 20th Street, NW
- 1700, 1800, 1900 and 2000 blocks of G Street, NW
- 1900 block of H Street, NW
The public is advised that the street closings are subject to change without prior notice due to prevailing conditions. MPD wishes to take this opportunity to thank the public for their cooperation and understanding in this matter.