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Hi, Everyone. We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday, Sept. 22. In preparation for the arrival ceremony on Wednesday, September 23, we have some instructions for a smooth visit. There will be road closures on Massachusetts Ave., starting 9/22. This is due to the Pope staying at the Vatican Embassy which is literally right across the street from NavObs. We will assume that you will all arrive NavObs on Tuesday, Sept. 22, unless you tell us otherwise. There will be delays due to many road closures, so please plan accordingly.


We will need to get some information from you to relay to USSS, DC police, and Homeland Security. Please provide the following information to us by COB, Friday, September 18.

1. What time will you be arriving NavObs? (Either by car or cab)

2. If driving, please provide vehicle type, year, color, tag number and state?

3. Who will be riding with you?

4. What day will you be departing NavObs?


Please read carefully the instructions below and the attached map.

Getting to NavObs for Pope Visit - Tuesday, September 22 through Thursday, September 24.


By Taxi from North of NavObs:

Use Wisconsin Avenue NW and cross streets to get to Massachusetts Avenue NW.

Drop off at the intersection of Observatory Cirlce and Massachussetts NW (see map)


By Car from North of NavObs via Massachusetts Avenue:

Exit 495 on MD 185 S / Connecticut Avenue

On Connecticut Avenue at Chevy Chase Circle, right on Western Avenue NW

Make Left at Wisconsin Ave NW (shopping mall)

Use Wisconsin Avenue NW through Tenleytown to get to Massachusetts Avenue NW.

As you pass the National Cathedral on your left, you'll make a left on Massachusetts Avenue NW

NOTE: Outside NavObs, there will be one way traffic from Main Gate (intersection of 34th and Mass) to the Gilliss Gate. See purple arrows on map.

Enter through Gilliss Gate (typical vehicle gate)


By Car from South of NavObs:

There will be a vehicle checkpoint at Massachusetts Ave NW and Waterside Drive by Mosque (see map).

After the checkpoint, you will be able to drive up to Gilliss Gate and enter there (typical vehicle gate)

NOTE: You will not be able to drive past Gilliss Gate because of street closures.


Dress Code:

Shoulders should be covered, dresses/skirts just below the knees. Avoid all white, recommend closed toe shoes.

The Pope prefers no kissing of the ring.

Business for men, dark suits (navy or black).


If you have any questions, please feel free to call any of us, Carlos - 202-503-5373, Kellen - 202-503-5455, Secret Service Command Post, Answered 24/7 - 202-757-4900.


Thank you!!!