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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Secret Service has released an updated list of bridge closures and advisories for the upcoming inauguration.
According to a press release, the following bridges will be closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic beginning Tuesday, January 19, at 6 a.m. These closures will remain in effect until Thursday, January 19 at 6 a.m.
- Theodore Roosevelt – No eastbound traffic, entering the city. Westbound traffic will flow normally, leaving the city.
- Arlington Memorial – No traffic allowed in either direction.
- I-395 & 14th – No northbound traffic, entering the city. Southbound traffic will flow normally, leaving the city.
- South Capitol Street – No northbound traffic, entering the city. Southbound traffic will flow normally, leaving the city.
- 695 & 11 St. – No northbound traffic, entering the city. Southbound traffic will flow normally, leaving the city.
- John Phillip Sousa (Pennsylvania Ave.) – No northbound traffic, entering the city. Southbound traffic will flow normally, leaving the city.
- While Key Bridge will remain open, access to Whitehurst Freeway or M St. will be closed. All inbound traffic from the Key Bridge will make a left turn onto Canal Rd/MacArthur Blvd.
Essential employees are encouraged to seek access to Washington from the east via 295 North at E. Capitol St., Benning Rd. or New York Ave. (Route 50). Drivers also have the option to enter the district from the Capital Beltway in Maryland.
Additional information regarding the closures is available below:
All major roadways leading into the district are open. Both the Wilson and American Legion Bridges will remain open for traffic between Virginia and Maryland. Chain Bridge will also remain open.
All vehicles, including delivery vehicles, that do not have appropriate credentials will not be able to access restricted zones between midnight tonight, January 19, and January 21 at a time to be determined.
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