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 National Mall and Memorial Parks has undergone closures. Agency partners coordinate access around monuments and park spaces. Recent updates describe area closures for portions of the Mall and nearby memorials during specific periods, with ongoing considerations for visitor access. NPS and partner agencies regularly update closure statuses, covering nearby parklands and memorials. Concrete context includes Inauguration-related closures on the National Mall. Key areas such as the Lincoln Memorial and adjacent Mall segments.