Nbcwashington iconNbcwashingtonAug 16, 2026

Freedom 250 Grand Prix crowds are coming and Metro has advice

Prix is almost here, and the buildout is already changing the way people get around the National Mall. With road restrictions increasing, Metro is giving racegoers a roadmap for getting to the track.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix crowds are coming and Metro has advice

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Prix is almost here, and the buildout is already changing the way people get around the National Mall.

With road restrictions increasing, Metro is giving racegoers a roadmap for getting to the track.

If you've been downtown, you've probably noticed barriers, which have made getting around that part of the city look very different.

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Prix is almost here, and the buildout is already changing the way people get around the National Mall. With road restrictions increasing, Metro is giving racegoers a roadmap for getting to the track. If you've been downtown, you've probably noticed barriers, which have made getting around that part of the city look very different.

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The Grand Prix will take over the streets in front of the U.S. Capitol and along the National Mall during the weekend of Aug.

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