Traffic has been backed up at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., on a busy travel week ahead of the holidays.
In response to the crowds Monday, DCA released a statement on social media urging passengers to utilize public transportation or express drop-off lanes to mitigate traffic concerns.
Nothing ruins Christmas break like missing your flight because you didn’t get here early enough!!!!
— Reagan Airport (@Reagan_Airport) December 19, 2024
???? Use Metro! It’s convenient and you skip all the traffic!
???? If you’re being being dropped off, use Express Drop Off!
???? If you’re parking, reserve in advance and get here… pic.twitter.com/u0q10AnLyq
According to social media users, some travelers have exited their cars and walked up to the terminal. Lines for security also appear to be very long.
One ABC 7 reporter caught a large traffic backup while riding the Metro.
Very heavy holiday traffic at Reagan National Airport this evening, as seen from a Metro train going right by it! #DCA #wmata pic.twitter.com/K8Lal6LHhd
— Tom Roussey (@tomroussey7news) December 20, 2024
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The Metro remains closed for Blue, Orange, and Silver line trains between Metro Center and Farragut West.
The Transportation Security Administration is expected to screen around 40 million people from now through the new year.