Vehicle restrictions and street closures will begin to take effect at Thursday, Jan. 19 at 3 a.m. (unless otherwise noted) until approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20.[caption id="attachment_1803" align="alignright" width="507"]
The green parameter marks the “vehicle restricted zone.”
Within this zone, vehicular traffic is restricted to residents or businesses within the restricted area. This includes hotel and event guests.
National Guard personnel will assist with verifying traffic entering into the Green Zone.
Parking is restricted from Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 a.m. through Saturday, Jan. 21 at 1 a.m.
Red Zone: Authorized Vehicles Only
The red parameter marks the “authorized vehicles only zone.”
Within this zone, vehicular traffic restricted to authorized vehicles only with proper vehicle placard.
Parking is restricted from Wednesday, Jan. 18 at noon – Monday, Jan. 23 at 1 a.m
During restricted hours, geo-fencing will prevent mobile ride share apps from recognizing users inside the zone. I.E. Uber cars will not appear available on the app until riders are outside of the perimeter, nor will Uber drivers “see” requests inside.
Detailed information regarding specific streets and bridges can be found at inauguration.dc.gov.
All tunnels allow access into the District of Columbia will be closed on Friday, Jan. 20 – closures are expected to begin in the evening on Thursday, Jan. 19.
Secret Service recommends, as a rule of thumb, that all vehicles within the restricted areas should be exited or parked in a garage by close of business Thursday, Jan. 19 until the restrictions are lifted following the parade.
Parade Route Map[/caption]3:30pmWreath Laying CeremonyArlington National Cemetary4:00pmWelcome ConcertNational Mall
January 20
8:30amChurch Service and Coffee with President ObamaSt. John's Church and Undisclosed Location12pmSwearing-In CeremonyWest Front of the United States Capitol2:15pmPresidential Review of TroopsEast Steps of the Capitol3:00pmInaugural ParadePennsylvania Ave. NW7:00pmInaugural Ball(s)Walter E. Washington Convention Center & National Building Museum
January 21
10:00amInaugural Prayer ServiceWashington National Cathedral
Taking Metro?
Metro will open at 4am and close at midnight. Closed Stations:*Archives*Federal Triangle*Mt. Vernon Square*Smithsonian*Pentagon
The metro will be overflowing on Friday, Jan. 20, so if mobility is not a concern, board/exit the metro a stop early. Four years ago, the Waterfront stop was much less crowded and chaotic than the Capitol South stop, albeit a longer walk.
Metrobus will operate on a "Saturday Supplemental" service schedule, and all routes that usually cross the National Mall will turn around outside the security perimeter
These prohibitions apply to the secure are within the magnetometer checkpoints and the National Bag Checkpoints:
Aerosals
Ammunition
Animals (other than service/guide animals)
Backpacks/Bags exceeding 18" x 13" x 7"
Bicycles
Balloons
Coolers
Drones/Unmanned Aircraft
Explosives
Fireworks
Glass, Thermal, or Metal Containers
Laser Pointers
Mace/Pepper Spray
Packages
Selfie Sticks
Signs exceeding 20' x 3' x 1/4"
Structures
Supports for signs & placards
Toy guns
Weapons of any kind
Expert Tip:
Collect tickets for Jan. 20 events by close of business on Thursday, Jan. 19 – getting into office buildings and around the Capitol grounds will be chaotic on Friday, Jan. 20
Other Inaugural Events
Though the official Inaugural Ball is by invitation only, there are a number of unofficial balls and galas planned for the Inaugural weekend, beginning January 19:
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