A few folks have been asking:
“Any idea why there have been blocks and blocks of police vehicles (with lights) on Connecticut Ave NW since early this morning? From Calvert to the zoo.”
“Police have lined connecticut ave and the side streets all day – must be at least 15 cars dispersed through Woodley Park? Does anyone know why?”
It is very likely related to World Bank/IMF spring meetings. Dignitaries staying at hotels, travel to and fro et al.
From MPD:
“On Sunday, April 20 until Saturday, April 26, 2025, the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings detail will take place in the District of Columbia.
In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 1300 hours on Sunday, April 20 until 1900 hours on Saturday, April 26, 2025:
H Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to 20th Street, NW
19th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to G Street, NW
Pennsylvania Avenue from 18th Street to 1924 Pennsylvania Ave, NW (south curb only)
G Street from 19th Street to 20th Street (north curb only)
The following street will be closed for public safety to vehicle traffic by the Metropolitan Police Department starting on Sunday, April 20 until Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
H Street from 19th Street to 20th Street, NW
The following streets will be closed for public safety to vehicle traffic by the Metropolitan Police Department and the United States Secret Service starting from Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. until Friday, April 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.:
H Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to 20th Street, NW
19th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to G Street, NW”