{"blocks":[{"id":"lzeollux-oa46d0kr","type":"video","data":{"url":"https://harvest-media-clips.sinclairstoryline.com/WJLA/2026-09-24T11:02:55.688Z/Live-DVR/09a27233-77ab-4f4d-8376-4fadf6a610c0/mp4/index.mp4","streached":true,"controls":true,"caption":"","image":{"url":"https://wjla.com/resources/media2/16x9/4500/986/0x235/90/33bdada7-a260-43c2-aa0d-2c91484fcd90-AP26262010817361.jpg"}}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Security closures and parking restrictions are in place around downtown Washington during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit, limiting access to several areas near the White House and along Pennsylvania Avenue."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Police barriers and security perimeters are especially tight near the Waldorf Astoria Hotel."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"SEE ALSO | Democrats call on Trump to establish agreement with Xi Jinping to slow AI development"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"While the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has not confirmed President Xi is staying there during his time in the Nation's Capital, officials released a \"special event\" advisory around the hotel spanning the entire length of his visit."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Exact arrangements for high-profile delegations are typically not released to the public."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The White House is hosting President Xi for events all day Thursday, including a state dinner Thursday night, according to the schedule released here."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Several areas near the White House are closed to the public, including the Ellipse, Lafayette Park and Sherman Park. There is also a temporary closure on E Street. The restrictions are expected to lift Friday night, when the visit wraps up."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"In addition to street closures, parking restrictions are in effect, particularly around Pennsylvania Avenue, 10th Street, 12th Street, and Constitution Avenue."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"If you're trying to avoid the closures, Metro is your best bet. The closest stations to the Waldorf Astoria and White House area include Federal Triangle, Metro Center, and the Archives stop."}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"MPD released the exact street closures and parking restrictions below:"}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"From Monday, Sept. 21, at 5 pm through Friday, Sept. 25, at 12 am, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:"}},{"type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":["10th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW","12th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW","Constitution Avenue from 10th Street to 12th Street, NW"]}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"From Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 5 pm through Friday, Sept. 25, at 12 am, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:"}},{"type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":["Pennsylvania Avenue from 9th Street to 13th Street - North Side and South Side","Pennsylvania Avenue from 13th Street to 15th Street - North Side"]}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"From Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 am through Friday, Sept. 25, at 12 pm, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:"}},{"type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":["Constitution Avenue from 15th Street to 17th Street, NW","15th Street from Constitution Avenue to H Street, NW","17th Street from Constitution Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW","H Street from 15th Street to 17th Street, NW","E Street from 13th Street to 14th Street, NW"]}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"On Friday, Sept. 25, from 6 am to 12 pm, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:"}},{"type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":["Constitution Avenue from 7th Street to 9th Street, NW","9th Street from Constitution Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW","7th Street from Constitution Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW"]}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"From Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 am through Friday, Sept. 25, at 5 pm, the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:"}},{"type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":["12th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW","11th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (local traffic will be allowed to travel south from 11th Street into the block)","10th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW (local traffic will be allowed to travel south from 10th Street into the block)","Pennsylvania Avenue from 9th to 13th Street, NW","12th Street Tunnel/Expressway"]}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"On Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9 am to 10 pm, the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:"}},{"type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":["Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street, NW","15th Street from Independence Avenue, SW to H Street, NW","17th Street from Independence Avenue, SW to H Street, NW"]}},{"type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"On Friday, Sept. 25, from 9 am to 2 pm, the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:"}},{"type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":["9th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW","7th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW","Constitution Avenue from 6th Street to 14th Street, NW","(local traffic will be allowed from 14th Street to 10th Street on Constitution Avenue)","Pennsylvania Avenue from 6th to 9th Street, NW","9th Street Tunnel"]}}]}

Lianna Golden

Security tightens around DC, Waldorf Astoria Hotel for Chinese President Xi's visit