Temporary Detour Arlington County Fair on August 12
Updated: 8/14/2026
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Advisory Effective: Aug 12, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026
Route Affected: A12
Effective Wednesday, August 12, at 5:00am, through Sunday, August 16, at 11:59pm, buses will detour due to the Arlington County Fair.
Street Closures:
- 2nd Street S between S Jackson Street and S Ivy Street
The following route will detour:
A12 Ballston-Hunting Point northbound to Ballston
- Buses begin detouring on S Walter Reed Dr at 7th St S, resuming regular route on S Glebe Rd at 1 Rd S.
A12 Ballston-Hunting Point southbound to Hunting Point
- Buses begin detouring on S Glebe Rd at 2nd St S, resuming regular route on S Walter Reed Dr at 8th St S.