New Hampshire Avenue closes for holiday market through Dec. 26

In Dupont Circle, Ward 2, MPD said in a Tuesday traffic advisory that New Hampshire Avenue NW from Dupont Circle to Q Street is closed to vehicles until about 10 AM on December 26.

The same stretch is posted as Emergency No Parking from 12:01 AM on November 7 through 11:59 PM on December 26, affecting curb access for residents, visitors and businesses near the circle.

The restrictions cover the DC Holiday Market’s setup, event period and breakdown. MPD said the public should follow posted emergency no-parking signs along the route, with enforcement that may include ticketing and towing.

For drivers, the practical effect is a long-running closure on a short but busy segment that feeds into one of Northwest Washington’s active pedestrian, bus and Metro areas. MPD and the D.C. Department of Transportation said motorists near the event may face delays and should consider other routes.

The agencies also warned drivers to use caution because pedestrian traffic is expected to increase around the market. All listed closures and times may change based on conditions, MPD said.

The advisory comes shortly after the Dupont Circle plaza reopened following months of deckover work, which had constrained movement at a major Ward 2 transit and pedestrian hub. The market adds a scheduled disruption as holiday foot traffic rises.

MPD directed residents and drivers seeking traffic updates to DCPoliceTraffic on X.

Source: traffic advisory, Metropolitan Police Department, November 10.