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Closings, Delays & Cancellations

UPDATED: Tues., Jan. 8, 2020, 8:30 a.m.

Check our Holiday Schedule for planned closings.

Programs & Services	Status
Arlington County Government Offices	OPEN
Arlington Public Schools	See APS website. Also: Sign up for “School Talk” (to receive e-updates)
Courts	OPEN
Detention Center	Call 703-228-7286 for more info.
Human Services Facilities and Programs	Normal
Libraries	Follow Library announcements.
Parks and Recreation, Community Centers, Fields & Other Facilities For last-minute weather cancellations, call DPR Inclement Weather Line: 703-228-4715. Register for updates on field and court closures. View the DPR Inclement Weather Policy.	Wed., Jan. 8 Arlington Public Schools have announced a two hour delay Wed., Jan. 8 so DPR will proceed as follows per the DPR Inclement Weather Policy: All congregate meal programs will begin at 10 a.m. All Early Childhood Programs (Preschool and Co-op) will begin at 10 a.m. All Enjoy Arlington classes (except for Gymnastics), 55+ classes and trips, nature center programs, sports activities, leagues and instructional programs in County and joint use facilities scheduled to start prior to 9:59 a.m. are cancelled. All Enjoy Arlington classes (except for Gymnastic), 55+ classes and trips, nature center programs, sports activities, leagues and instructional programs in County and joint use facilities scheduled to start at 10 a.m. or later will proceed as scheduled. Gymnastic Classes scheduled to start prior to 11:59 a.m. are cancelled. Gymnastic Classes scheduled to start at noon or later will proceed as scheduled. All community centers (including the five joint use centers located at Carver, Drew, Gunston, Langston and TJ) will open as scheduled.
Transportation and Parking Sign up for ART-Arlington Transit service alerts. Sign up for Metrorail/Metrobus Alerts.	See ART Alerts for updates; visit CommuterPage for region’s latest transit info.
Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste Service	Curbside trash and recycling collection is canceled today due to inclement weather in the West where our contractor is based. Wednesday-Friday collections have been pushed one day this week, to include metal, e-waste, and cart requests. The contractor will also complete any remaining Tuesday services that were not collected on Wednesday. Solid Waste crews are working today and will be completing Christmas tree and brush collections as scheduled.
Inspection Services	Normal

Severe Traffic Disruption – Arlington Alert January 16, 2020
INCIDENT: Fire Department Activity LOCATION: Clarendon Bl at N Courthouse Rd IMPACT: One lane reopened. Utility repair crews remain on scene. Expect delays in the area.
Severe Traffic Disruption – Arlington Alert January 16, 2020
INCIDENT: Fire Department Activity LOCATION: Clarendon Bl at N Courthouse Rd IMPACT: EB lanes of Clarendon Bl are closed at N Courthouse Rd until further notice. Seek an alternate route.
Severe Traffic Disruption – Arlington Alert January 12, 2020
INCIDENT: Traffic Collision – FINAL LOCATION: 2500 Blk S Water Reed Dr IMPACT: All lanes of SB S Walter Reed Dr are reopened.