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. Authorities coordinate closures around monuments and park spaces. Latest notices outline reopening plans for segments of the Mall and adjacent memorials during scheduled events, with continuing safety and access considerations. National Park Service and partner agencies regularly update closure statuses, 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.