Permanent Sidewalk, Hallway and Building Closures
Updated June 10, 2025
Beginning in June, permanent sidewalk, hallway and building closures may significantly change the way you get around the medical center. The closures are part of the north phase of the Medical Center Addition and Alterations (MCAA) project.
Key Details:
- The construction fence along Brown Drive will close the area between the new Roosevelt Pavilion and North Garage (Building 63, formerly known as the America Garage).
- North and Liberty Garages (Buildings 63 and 54) will remain open for use.
- Access to North Garage from Brown Drive will become entry-only. The Brown Drive exit will be closed for the duration of the construction period.
- Twelve handicap parking spaces will be relocated within North Garage to ensure continued accessibility.
- Buildings 2 and 7 are scheduled for demolition to clear space for the project.
- A newly designated pedestrian pathway through North Garage will allow continued access from Brown Drive to Buildings 3, 5, and 19.
These changes will occur as shown below.
Please use the underground Pedestrian Connector to navigate between the medical center's North and South Complexes. For a Finding Your Way Around brochure and other helpful information as work progresses, check out our Planning Your Visit page before you visit.
Walter Reed remains committed to minimizing disruption while creating a more modern and patient-centered facility.