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Richie🎥McG🍿

5 Jan, 5 tweets, 2 min read

DC Traffic Thread 🚨🚦🚧⚠️🏁

I just drove across DC 🏎

From what I can see, major arteries into the city are open 🚦

BUT access to the Capitol/White House/Freedom Plaza areas are mostly restricted for unauthorized car traffic within 4-5 blocks ⚠️

For access to White House/Freedom Plaza area, K street is still open for now, although anything south of there is blocked from car traffic 🚧

As for the Capitol, access from the north appears blocked a 4-5 blocks out but the southern approach is accessible for now 🏁

For those traveling by train, Union Station is also easily accessible 🚂

While traffic was mostly manageable today, expect major delays if trying to enter downtown tomorrow because I presume numbers will be way higher.

Bring some good walking shoes and stay safe out there, folks!

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