Naval Support Activity Bethesda

05/28/2026

28MAY26: NEX NOTE: Wendy’s will permanently cease operations on NSA Bethesda effective Monday, June 1, 2026. The closure marks the scheduled end of their lease as contracted through NEXCOM. The location is expected to remain closed through the end of 2026 for repair and renovation before a new tenant moves in. Dining options remain available at the Main Exchange, Warrior Food Court (Bldg. 62), and inside the WRNMMC campus.

05/28/2026

28MAY26: MWR NOTE: The MWR Fitness Center pool and locker rooms are now scheduled to resume normal operations beginning Friday, May 29, 2026.

05/20/2026

12:50, 20MAY26: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH until 8 p.m.

05/11/2026

🚦UPDATE, 1525: Gate 3 open this afternoon to alleviate backups from earlier MD-355 traffic incident. 🚦
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⚠️ 1505, UPDATE: FROM Alert Montgomery - All lanes of northbound MD-355 (Rockville Pike) after Cedar Ln have reopened. Expect residual delays. ⚠️
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‼️1450, 11MAY26: Alert Montgomery - Severe Traffic Alert: Traffic incident closes all northbound lanes of MD-355 (Rockville Pike) after Cedar Ln. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.‼️

04/14/2026

14APR26: ADVISORY: As part of our annual Hurricane Exercises this week, NSAB will conduct a Traffic Control Exercise on Thursday, April 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. during normal afternoon departures.

The purpose of this exercise is to “train like we fight” in managing traffic during an installation evacuation.

During severe weather events, evacuations may be called for before the arrival of expected dangerous conditions. NSA Bethesda personnel and tenants should be familiar with executing a controlled departure.

What you need to know:

1.) This is NOT a real-world evacuation. The installation is not executing a simultaneous evacuation of the entire installation, and tenants are expected to operate as usual. Our Navy Security Forces personnel will simply redirect normal afternoon departures as they would if an evacuation was taking place.

2.) Drivers may be redirected to gates they would not normally choose. Drivers should familiarize themselves with alternate routes outside the installation to get where they need to be if they are sent to a gate that is not part of their daily commute.

3.) Gate 4 will be open during this exercise as part of the Traffic Control plan.

4.) Backups and delays are possible; we are not encouraging any severe changes in routine departure times. Overcorrecting and trying to leave too early may only create the backups drivers are trying to avoid. This is a training exercise, and part of training is identifying how the plan works in less urgent circumstances. Observations made will be taken back to the Emergency Management and Navy Security Forces teams.

5.) Follow all directions. Do not argue with or impede the personnel directing traffic.

Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

04/14/2026

As part of Hurricane Exercises 2026, NSA Bethesda is practicing setting Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness (TCCOR) and preparing for extreme weather (winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, etc.) On Monday, Naval District Washington directed the setting of TCCOR IV.

EXERCISE — NOT A REAL‑WORLD EVENT

🌪️ HURREX/CG26

In this HURREX scenario, NDW simulated setting all installations to TCCOR 4 — possible destructive winds indicated within 72 hours.

We’re practicing installation readiness, but please also review your home preparedness. If TCCOR 4 were real, recommended actions include:

➡️Non‑perishable food & water (1 gal/person/day, 3–7 days)�
➡️Flashlights, extra batteries, battery/hand‑crank radio�
➡️Refill prescriptions; charge power banks/phones�
➡️Secure outdoor items; fill vehicle gas tanks�
➡️Review your family emergency plan and evacuation routes

***HURREX/CG trains the Navy to respond to severe weather while maintaining deployable readiness. Stay informed and be prepared.

Naval Air Station Patuxent River I Naval Support Activity South Potomac I Naval Air Station Patuxent River I Naval Support Activity Bethesda I Naval Support Activity Annapolis

03/31/2026

Mission Readiness includes strong families and mental health awareness. CREDO offers classes and workshops that provide tools for improving both.

03/26/2026

26MAR26: From the article: "WMATA estimates the station closures and operational changes will begin July 6 and last until Sept. 7, according to a WMATA website detailing the closures. The Bethesda, Medical Center and Grosvenor-Strathmore stations will all be completely closed."

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Uniformed Services University NMRTC Bethesda USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda

Free shuttle services will be available from July to September; crews to work on Purple Line mezzanine project at Bethesda Metro station

03/20/2026

20MAR26: NSA Bethesda Public Works will perform a basewide steam and chilled water outage beginning 8 am, Saturday, March 21 and ending around 8 am, Sunday, March 22. Domestic water will be available, however, multiple buildings will be impacted by a loss of steam, hot water, and A/C. Sinks and toilets will still function. This single outage will address multiple required maintenance tasks to reduce the need for additional outages. We appreciate your patience and will restore service as quickly as possible once all work is completed.

03/17/2026

NSAB TRAFFIC ALERTS: To have NSA Bethesda Traffic Alerts sent directly to your phone, text NSABTRAFFIC to 888-777.