South Drive/Rockville Pike Vehicle Entrance/Exit Closed on Saturday, May 10; Use Wilson Drive
Posted on 5/9/2025
On Saturday, May 10, at 6am until 6am on Sunday, May 11, the South Drive vehicle entrance/exit off of Rockville Pike (Metro/MD355) will be closed for an event.
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Important Parking and Transportation Information for NIH Bethesda Main Campus – March 31 Return to Office
Posted on 3/26/2025
Starting Monday, March 31, the NIH Bethesda Main Campus will experience unprecedented traffic and parking demand as staff return to in-person work. Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians should remain alert at all times. Put down the phone. Stop at all crosswalks. Look both ways at all intersections. Prioritizing pedestrian and vehicle roadway safety is crucial for preventing accidents, injuries and ensuring the well-being of all commuters.
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Posted on 2/27/2025
***Maintenance work on vehicle entrances has been postponed to a later date. Campus Access this weekend will follow the normal weekend schedule***
The NIH will conduct routine maintenance work on the vehicle barriers at the South Drive entrance/exit off Rockville Pike (Metro/MD355) and the Lincoln Drive entrance/exit off Old Georgetown Road, on Saturday, March 1. This work will require the locations to be closed for a period of time on Saturday.
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POSTPONED: No Maintenance Work of Vehicle Entrances; Normal Weekend Schedule for Saturday, March 1
Posted on 2/27/2025
***Maintenance work on vehicle entrances has been postponed to a later date. Campus Access this weekend will follow the normal weekend schedule***
The NIH will conduct routine maintenance work on the vehicle barriers at the South Drive entrance/exit off Rockville Pike (Metro/MD355) and the Lincoln Drive entrance/exit off Old Georgetown Road, on Saturday, March 1. This work will require the locations to be closed for a period of time on Saturday.
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NIH Staff Parking and Transportation Update
Posted on 2/19/2025
With the transition and return of NIH staff to in-person work, please read through these important details and join the upcoming virtual Lunch and Learn webinar on Wednesday, February 26, at 12 pm (noon) as a refresher to the process for obtaining parking permits and Transhare benefits.
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Campus Access on the Federal Holiday Honoring the Life of President Jimmy Carter
Posted on 1/8/2025
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, in observance of the federal holiday honoring the life of President Jimmy Carter, the following is the schedule for NIH Bethesda Main campus access:
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NIH Bethesda Campus Access on Thanksgiving Day, November 28
Posted on 11/26/2024
Thanksgiving Day will be observed on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Please view the following schedule for NIH Bethesda campus access on this holiday.
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Temporary Closure of Wilson Drive on Wednesday, October 30 for NEI 5K Walk/Run/Roll
Posted on 10/25/2024
On Wednesday, October 30, Wilson Drive will temporarily close from 11:00 AM to 1:25 PM for the “Annual NEI 5K Walk/Run/Roll" event. For the safety of the participants, the NIH Police will assist with traffic control during the event. Please pay careful attention to pedestrians around this time.
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South Drive/Rockville Pike (Metro) and Lincoln Drive/Old Georgetown Road Closed for Maintenance on Saturday, October 26
Posted on 10/23/2024
The NIH will conduct routine maintenance work on the vehicle barriers at the South Drive entrance/exit off Rockville Pike (Metro/MD355) and the Lincoln Drive entrance/exit off Old Georgetown Road, on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
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NIH Bethesda Campus Access on Labor Day, Monday, September 2
Posted on 8/29/2024
Labor Day will be observed on Monday, September 2, 2024. Please view the following schedule for NIH Bethesda campus access on this holiday.
The following entrances/exits will be open on September 2:
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Temporary Closure of Wilson Drive on Thursday, June 6 for NIH Take-A-Hike Day
Posted on 6/5/2024
Wilson Drive will temporarily close on Thursday, June 6, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm for the 16th Annual NIH "Take-A-Hike Day" event. The NIH Police will assist with traffic control during the event to ensure the safety of the participants. Drivers, please be alert to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Saturday, May 18 - Lincoln Drive/Old Georgetown Road Closed; Use South Drive/Old Georgetown Road
Posted on 5/15/2024
Due to a crane again blocking a portion of Lincoln Drive near Building 35, Lincoln Drive from Old Georgetown Road to Convent Drive will be closed on Saturday, May 18. Instead, the South Drive/Old Georgetown Road entrance/exit will open from 6am – 4pm on Saturday.
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Saturday/Sunday, April 27 - 28 - Lincoln Drive/Old Georgetown Road Closed; Use South Drive/Old Georgetown Road
Posted on 4/23/2024
Due to a crane again blocking a portion of Lincoln Drive near Building 35, Lincoln Drive from Old Georgetown Road to Convent Drive will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 - 28.
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Wilson Drive to Close Temporarily Tomorrow for NIMHD 5k Walk/Run/Roll
Posted on 4/10/2024
Wilson Drive will temporarily close tomorrow, April 11, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, for the
2024 NIMHD Walk, Run, Roll 5K on NIH’s Bethesda campus.
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West Drive Patient Entrance Reopens on Monday March 11
Posted on 3/7/2024
The West Drive Patient/Patient Visitor Entrance off W. Cedar Lane reopens on Monday, March 11, 2024, after completion of Phase 1 renovations of the Patient/Patient Visitor Badging Station (Building 68).
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