State of the Union street closures and restrictions

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - A high level of security will surround the United States Capitol complex on Tuesday, February 5 ahead of and during President Donald Trump's delivery of his State of Union address. His remarks are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.

Here is information regarding street closures, parking restrictions, restricted access to the U.S. Capitol, and other details as provided by the United States Capitol Police:

Restricted Access - U.S. Capitol Building / Capitol Square
The U.S. Capitol Building will be restricted to only those with event credentials and authorized pedestrians beginning at 5:30 p.m. on February 5, to include Members of Congress and spouses, invited dignitaries, USCP credentialed guests, media with a standard Congressional media photo ID, and ticketed guests.

Beginning at 7 p.m., no vehicles will be allowed within the Capitol Grounds except for those displaying a current Congressional parking sticker with at least one occupant of the vehicle carrying a valid Congressional I.D., and/or a USCP special event placard and credential.

The following areas will be restricted to event credentialed and authorized pedestrians only beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Street Closures
U.S. Capitol Police will put the following street closures into effect beginning at 7 p.m. on February 5. Access to the perimeter will be restricted to those bearing proper U.S. Capitol Police authorization and credentials. These restrictions will be lifted upon the conclusion of the event.

Capitol Tours
Public and staff-led tours will be suspended beginning at noon on February 5. The Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) also will close to the public at noon. The CVC will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on February 6, for tours.

The House Gallery will remain open until 5 p.m. or until the House recesses, whichever is later. The Senate Gallery will remain open until 5 p.m. or until the Senate recesses, whichever is later. Visitors with gallery passes may continue to enter at the CVC's main entrance.

Tour Buses
Tour buses will be allowed to drop off and pick up passengers at Peace Circle and Garfield Circle until noon on February 5.

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