The map of the monks\u2019 route<\/a> shows they will travel through D.C. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Police have warned of road closures.<\/p>\nThe monks are set to make stops at American University, the National Cathedral and George Washington University on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Expect rolling closures along Massachusetts Avenue from Wisconsin Avenue to Sheridan Circle between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, the monks will travel to the Lincoln Memorial, spurring road closures along Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues. <\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMonks who have walked toward D.C. for more than 100 days with a message of peace passed through Spotsylvania County, Virginia. \u201cI came to get a blessing,\u201d one member of the crowd said. Others were in tears as they spoke about the importance of the monks\u2019 message. News4\u2019s Drew Wilder reports.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Along the monks’ path, emotional crowds have met them with flowers and signs.<\/p>\n
\u201cI came to get a blessing,\u201d a member of the crowd that met them last week in Spotsylvania County told News4. Others were in tears as they spoke about the importance of the monks\u2019 message.<\/p>\n
What to know about road closures as the monks make their way to DC<\/p>\n
Here’s what D.C. police said about road closures.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, residents should anticipate rolling closures along the following route from approximately 8 a.m. through 11 a.m.:<\/p>\n
Inbound Chain Bridge<\/p>\n
Inbound Canal Road from Chain Bridge to Arizona Avenue, NW<\/p>\n
Arizona Avenue, NW from Canal Road to Loughboro, Road, NW<\/p>\n
Loughboro Road\/Nebraska Ave, NW from Arizona Avenue to American University\u2019s Campus<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, residents should anticipate rolling closures along the following route from approximately 12:30 through 1:30 p.m.:<\/p>\n
Nebraska Avenue, NW from New Mexico Avenue to Ward Circle, NW<\/p>\n
Massachusetts Avenue, NW from Ward Circle to Macomb Street, NW<\/p>\n
Macomb Street, NW from Massachusetts Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue, NW<\/p>\n
Wisconsin Avenue between Macomb Street, NW and the Washington National Cathedral<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, residents should anticipate rolling closures along the following route from approximately 2:30 through 5:30 p.m.:<\/p>\n
Wisconsin Avenue, NW from the Washington National Cathedral to Massachusetts Avenue, NW<\/p>\n
Massachusetts Avenue, NW from Wisconsin Avenue to Sheridan Circle, NW<\/p>\n
23rd Street, NW from Sheridan Circle to H Street, NW<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, residents should anticipate rolling closures along the following route from approximately 9:30 through 10:30 a.m.:<\/p>\n
23rd Street, NW from H Street to Constitution Avenue, NW<\/p>\n
Constitution Avenue, NW from 23rd Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW<\/p>\n
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW from Constitution Avenue to First Street, NW<\/p>\n
Between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Walk for Peace will make stops at the Peace Monument on Capitol Hill and St. Mark\u2019s Capitol Hill Church, before a final march to the Lincoln Memorial. Residents should anticipate the potential for rolling closures or increased traffic in these areas.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, residents should anticipate rolling closures along the following route from approximately 4:30 p.m. through 5:30 p.m.:<\/p>\n
23rd Street, NW from Lincoln Memorial Circle to G Street, NW<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA group of Buddhist monks who walked from Texas is approaching D.C. News4\u2019s Jessica Albert reports live from Alexandria.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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