Streets To Be Shut Down For President Obama's Visit
BURBANK (CBSLA.com) — Several Los Angeles and Burbank streets will be closed Thursday when President Obama visits to tape an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and attend a Democratic National Committee fundraiser.
The president will arrive in Air Force One Thursday. He will stay overnight and depart Friday for Phoenix, White House officials said.
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Thursday March 12
The area around Sepulveda Blvd between Lincoln Bl & Century Bl from 3 -5 p.m.
The area around North Hollywood Way between West Empire Ave & N.Glenoaks Bl 3:30 - 5 p.m.
The area around Sheldon St between Roscoe Bl & San Fernando Rd from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
The area around Highland Ave between The Hollywood Bowl & Sunset Bl from 4 - 6 p.m.
The area around Ocean Ave between Pico Bl & San Vicente Bl from 4 - 7:30 p.m.
The area around San Vicente Bl between Ocean Ave & 25th St from 4 - 7:30 p.m.
The area around Ocean Ave between San Vicente Bl & Pico Blvd from 6 - 8 p.m.
The area around Overland Ave between National Place & Tennessee Ave from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
The area around W. Pico Bl between Overland Ave and Century Park East 7 - 8:30 p.m.
The area around Avenue of the Stars between W. Pico Bl & W. Olympic Bl from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Note: There will be a hard street closure in the northbound and southbound lanes of Sepulveda Blvd, between Lincoln Blvd and Century Blvd. The closure will be for an (8) eight minute period between 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Hard street closures also include:
Hollywood Blvd, east and westbound traffic, between North Orange Drive and North Highland Avenue from 4:25 – 5:45 p.m.
Hawthorn Ave, east and westbound traffic, between North Orange Drive and North Highland Avenue from 4:25 – 5:45 p.m.
20th Street, between Marguerita Ave and Carlyle Ave (City of Santa Monica) from 4 - 7:30 p.m.
19th Street, between Marguerita Ave and Carlyle Ave (City of Santa Monica) from 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
Avenue of the Stars, 1 ½ southbound lanes from Galaxy Way
Due to street closures, the following bus routes will be rerouted to utilize alternate stops during the above listed times: MTA bus #156, #212, #217, #222 & #312
Riders should contact the MTA for any alternate locations.
Friday March 13
The area around W. Pico Bl between Avenue of the Stars & Westwood Bl from 6 - 8:00 a.m.
The area around Overland Ave between W. Olympic Bl & National Bl from 6 - 8:00 a.m.
The area around S. Centinela Ave between Pico Bl & Ocean Park Bl from 6 - 8:00 a.m.
