Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect mostly sunny weather and a high of around 58 degrees during the day, with calm winds picking up to 5 to 8 mph from the south in the afternoon. As the night approaches, skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to about 46 degrees, accompanied by a south wind of 6 to 9 mph.
🚨 You need to know
Three Alexandria parts are closed indefinitely as part of recovery efforts following a deadly midair crash last week near National Airport.
According to a release from the City of Alexandria:
UPDATE: Daingerfield Island, Gravelly Point, Roaches Run and Jones Point Park are closed for response efforts at the Potomac River. Pedestrians should avoid these areas and follow police direction. United States Park Police (USPP) is asking drivers to avoid stopping on the side of the GWMP.
Alexandrians can expect to see local impacts due to ongoing recovery efforts to support the tragic Jan. 29 aircraft collision.
- The Mount Vernon Trail is closed north of the intersection of the Four Mile Run and Mount Vernon Trails. Individuals who want to continue north should use the Four Mile Run Trail.
- The Alexandria Fire Department will be working along the Waterfront to assist in debris removal. The public is asked to stay clear of active areas of recovery where fire department personnel and vehicles are located and to follow signs and directions of first responders on the scene.
The city also reiterated instructions not to touch or collect any debris that might be found along the waterfront from the wreckage.
“We understand the curiosity and concerns residents may have,” the release said. “We strongly encourage visitors to the waterfront to not touch or collect anything you believe may be related to this incident. For your safety and the safety of others, immediately contact 9-1-1 to report the location.”
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