Those who were thinking about driving, carpooling or taking a bus into Washington for the Inauguration will have to think again.
Arlington County is telling its residents that the bridges that connect the District to Virginia will be closed Jan. 20th.
The 14th Street Bridge, Memorial Bridge, Key Bridge, and the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge will be closed.
The Chain Bridge has not yet been closed, but officials have reportedly said the massive volume that would use the bridge Inauguration Day would force its closure.
Some have suggested walking across the bridges, which for now is still allowed. However, Arlington still plans to enforce regular weekday parking restrictions for those who plan to drive and park there.
But pedestrians are also reminded that bicycles are also banned from any Inaugural celebration, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
Officials have also warned about restrictions further out on Virginia highways.
Motorists using Interstates 66 and 395 should expect limited or no access to those roads inside the Beltway, officials said.
InsideNoVA.com has contacted area transit agencies to find out how the recent announcement will affect their Inaugural Day operations.
The U.S. Secret Service has banned the following items from all Inaugural celebrations:
Firearms
Ammunition
Explosives
Weapons of any kind
Aerosols
Supports for signs and placards
Packages, coolers
Thermal or glass containers
Backpacks
Bags exceeding size restrictions (8"x6"x4")
Laser pointers
Animals other than helper/guide dogs
Structures
Bicycles and any other items determined to be a potential safety hazard
With respect to signs and placards, items should be made of cardboard, poster board or cloth and have dimensions no greater than three (3) feet in width, 20 feet in length and one-quarter (1/4) inch in thickness. Surrendered items will not be returned, nor available for pick-up.
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