Ahead of the inauguration, much of D.C. closed off like never before

[brooklynite]

Washington Post

In an unprecedented move, the Mall and much of the surrounding area is closed to the public days ahead of next week’s presidential inauguration. Hundreds of thousands of spectators typically watch the ceremonies, but this year, the Secret Service has launched a massive security operation to protect the Biden inauguration following last week’s short-lived insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Vehicle traffic in much of the city will be prohibited or limited to residents and businesses only. Metro is shuttering stations in the city’s core and near the Mall. Street closures will continue through Thursday, and are subject to change at the discretion of the Secret Service.


Red Zone: Traffic restricted to authorized vehicles only
Green Zone: Traffic restricted to residents or businesses

[captain queeg]

1. My sister went on vacation to DC for a week a couple years ago

She loved it and is worried it’ll never be the same again. I hadn’t thought of that but I think she is right. It’s a typical American response to ignore warning signs then over react afterwards. I’ve always wanted to visit the Smithsonian. I’d hate it if the security protocols get very intrusive. I noticed a big difference after 9/11 where I worked. I could see the insurrection leading to large scale changes while ignoring the causes.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

2. Damn...

I keep hearing strains of the Pretenders' song My City is Gone.

(DC native who spent many years as a Fed in the red zone.)