National Park Service Closes National Mall Ahead Of Inauguration
The National Park Service and the U.S. Secret Service have closed the National Mall to the public starting at 11 a.m. Friday through Jan. 21.
www.cbsnews.comthe area has seen restricted access during security events and commemorations. Agency partners coordinate access near memorials and adjacent parklands. Recent notices describe closures for portions of the Mall and nearby memorials during specific periods, with ongoing considerations for visitor access. The Park Service and collaborators keep closure statuses current, spanning surrounding parklands and memorials. Specific examples include Inauguration-related closures on the National Mall. The Lincoln Memorial, the Mall corridors between 7th and 9th Streets, and major monuments.