DC road closures ahead of January 6 and Carter funeral
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The nation's capital is ramping up security measures ahead of the certification of the 2024 election on January 6 and President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
DC Street and road closures
The following roads will close at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3:
- First Street between Constitution Avenue, NW, and Independence Avenue, SW
- Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd Street, NW, and First Street, NW
- Maryland Avenue between 3rd Street, SW, and First Street, SW
The following roads will close at approximately 7:00 a.m. on Monday, January 6:
- First Street between Constitution Avenue, NE, and Independence Avenue, SE
- East Capitol Street between First Street and 2nd Street
- Constitution Avenue between Louisiana Avenue, NW, and 2nd Street, NE
- Independence Avenue between Washington Avenue, SW, and 2nd Street, SE
- D Street between First Street, NE, and 2nd Street, NE
- Maryland Avenue between First Street, NE, and Constitution Avenue, NE
- First Street between Louisiana Avenue, NW, and Constitution Avenue, NW
Tour buses will be re-routed to Union Station starting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, to 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8.
D.C. residents and visitors are urged to report any suspicious activity to the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099 or by text at 50411. Tips can be reported anonymously.
President-elect Trump plans 'victory rally' at Capital One Arena
President-elect Donald Trump is set to hold a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally at Capital One Arena," on Sunday, January 19, according to a sign-up page on his inaugural website.
DC Security details
D.C. Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith was joined by local and federal partners to discuss security preparations for the upcoming counting and certification of electoral votes, scheduled to occur on Monday, January 6.
According to officials, a security perimeter is in place around the United States Capitol complex.
"The Metropolitan Police Department is working closely with the United States Secret Service and other federal partners to ensure this event is secure for all involved," said Chief Pamela A. Smith. "If you live, work, or need to travel through the area immediately around the United States Capitol Complex on Monday, make sure to plan ahead and give yourself some extra time."
"The U.S. Secret Service and our federal partners have been working diligently on the security planning for the 2025 Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes," said Matt McCool, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service’s Washington Field Office. "As with all National Special Security Events, our goal is to ensure a safe and secure environment for our protectees and all those involved with the event."
DC officials ramp up security before Trump rally, Carter funeral
A high-security presence has enveloped the nation’s capital as officials prepare for a series of high-profile events in the coming weeks, compounded by heightened concerns following recent vehicle attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas.
MPD will be in full activation beginning Sunday morning.
"We are committed to upholding the right to peacefully assemble and protest," said Chief Pamela A. Smith. "I want to be very clear that violence, rioting, destruction of property, or any behavior that threatens the safety and security of our city will not be tolerated."
Jimmy Carter funeral plans
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died on Dec. 29, 2024. The Carter Center has released the official funeral plans and schedule of events to honor him.
The events begin in Americus on Jan. 4 and will conclude in Plains on Jan. 9.
The Carter family has invited the public to participate in a number of public viewings and funeral processions planned in both Georgia and Washington.