Mon Jan 06 14:10:00 UTC 2025: ## DC Schools Closed, Major Road Closures Planned for Presidential Election and Carter Funeral
**Washington, D.C. –** A major winter storm has prompted the closure of DC Public Schools on Monday. This coincides with a week of significant events in the nation’s capital, including the counting and certification of the 2024 presidential election and the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter. These events will necessitate extensive road closures throughout the city.
DC Police have announced a series of rolling road closures, starting Friday evening and lasting through Thursday. Closures will impact areas around the US Capitol Complex and the National Cathedral, affecting both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. A detailed map of the affected areas is available online. Many closures begin Friday night and continue through Sunday. Further closures will be in effect Monday through Thursday to accommodate the election certification and funeral proceedings. These include full closures and restrictions to local traffic only. Specific streets and times are available in the complete road closure listing.
In addition to road closures, several agencies are increasing security measures for the high-profile events. Residents and visitors are urged to plan their travel accordingly and check for updates on road closures before traveling.
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