WASHINGTON — A D.C. Police officer is being laid to rest on Thursday. Lieutenant James Black passed away earlier this month following a medical emergency. He was not on duty at the time. A Silver Spring native, Black served the Metropolitan Police Department for 27 years.
Black was remembered in his obituary as a dedicated officer and a master storyteller with a sharp sense of humor.
"We will miss you so much, Jim — a son, officer, friend, brother, father and husband who lived larger than life and whose impact and legacy will live on," the obituary reads.
As those who knew him pay their final respects, several road closure are in place for the funeral services. Here's what drivers in the area need to be aware of.
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.:
- 10th Street from F Street to H Street, NW
- G Street from 9th Street to 11th Street, NW
The following street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- G Street from 9th Street to 10th Street, NW
The following streets will have intermittent closures to vehicle traffic from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. However, any vehicle needing to access a parking garage or make a delivery will be able to access the area:
- G Street from 10th Street to 11th Street, NW
- G Place from 9th Street to 10th Street, NW
- 10th Street from F Street to H Street, NW
All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.