WASHINGTON — Far right extremist groups are expected to attend a rally at the U.S. Capitol, demanding "justice" for the people charged in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
The Metropolitan Police Department reminds drivers that there will be increased activity in the downtown area, and several street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect. Here's a full list:
Emergency No Parking Restrictions (5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on September 18)
- 3rd Street, from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
- Constitution Avenue, from 3rd Street, NW to Louisiana Avenue, NW
- Pennsylvania Avenue, from Constitution Avenue, NW to 3rd Street, NW
- Maryland Avenue, from Independence Avenue, SW to 3rd Street, SW
- I Street, from 15th Street, NW to 17th Street, NW
- H Street, from 15th Street, NW to 17th Street, NW
- 17th Street, from Constitution Avenue, NW to L Street, NW (west side of Farragut Square)
- 17th Street from I Street, NW to K Street, NW (east side of Farragut Square)
- 15th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to L Street, NW (east side of McPherson Square)
- 15th Street from I Street to K Street, NW (west side of McPherson Square)
- Connecticut Avenue from H Street, NW to L Street, NW
- Vermont Avenue from H Street, NW to L Street, NW
Street Closures (5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on September 18)
- 3rd Street, NW from Constitution Avenue, NW from Independence Avenue, SW
- Pennsylvania Avenue, NW from Constitution Avenue, NW to 3rd Street, NW
- Madison Drive, NW from 4th Street, SW to 3rd Street, NW
- Jefferson Drive, SW from 4th Street, SW to 3rd Street, SW
- Maryland Avenue, SW from Independence Avenue, SW to 3rd Street, SW
"While the Metropolitan Police Department does not anticipate additional street closures, there is the potential for intermittent closures in the downtown area of the District of Columbia. Any decision to close a street will be based upon public safety," their website reads.
MPD plans to post sudden updates to their Twitter page.
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