Washington, D.C.’s District Department of Transportation is urging drivers to take caution or alternative travel means as cherry blossom season is underway in the nation’s capital.
The annual bloom of the cherry blossom trees in Washington started on Friday, and peak bloom this year is set to begin on March 29 and conclude on April 1. Ahead of peak bloom, the DDOT told the Washington Examiner it is expecting a “significant” increase in downtown traffic amid the tourism.
“The heaviest congestion will occur near the Tidal Basin, the National Mall, and surrounding corridors, especially during midday and early evening hours, with weekends seeing the highest volumes,” a DDOT agency spokesperson told the Washington Examiner. “Based on prior years and guidance from the National Park Service, visitors should expect road closures, limited parking, and extended travel times throughout the peak bloom period.”
Cherry blossom trees bloom near the Capitol in between rainstorms
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