Traffic Advisory for Presidential Visit

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department advises Los Angeles motorists to expect traffic delays during the anticipated visit of the President of the United States.

On Monday, November 25, 2013, President Barack Obama will arrive in Los Angeles for two days in order to attend several functions in the area.  Although specific details about his destinations are not available for security reasons, the following information is provided to assist community members who may have a need to travel in areas where the President may be traveling.  

Every effort to minimize traffic impacts will be employed while the President travels through the City.  It is anticipated that the following streets may be affected and may experience temporary closures to facilitate the safe passage of the President.  Motorists are encouraged to review the following information and make necessary plans to avoid those areas during time periods where traffic may be stopped or congested due to the Presidential motorcade.

The dates, times and areas on the second page of this advisory are provided as a general guide and are subject to change without notice.  It is our intent to provide the best possible information to the public without compromising the safety of the President.  The public’s cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Anyone with questions regarding the travel advisory may contact LAPD Media Relations Section at 213-486-5910.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).
 

Date         Time                     Streets Likely To Be Affected
11/25/13  4:00 – 5 pm            Streets surrounding Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport

               4:45 – 10 pm          Streets surrounding Westwood Area and the City of Beverly Hills:
                                              West to East:  405 Freeway to La Cienega Boulevard
                                              North to South: Santa Monica Boulevard to Venice Boulevard  

Date        Time                        Streets Likely To Be Affected
11/26/13  8:00 am – 10:45 am  Streets surrounding the Wilshire Area of Los Angeles:
                                                 West to East: Fairfax Avenue to Western Avenue
                                                 North to South: Beverly Boulevard to Pico Boulevard

10:30 am – 1:30 pm                 Streets Surrounding the City of Glendale:
                                                 West to East: Riverside Drive, San Fernando Road and Grandview Avenue
                                                 to North Pacific Avenue
                                                 North to South: West Kenneth Road to Victory Boulevard,
                                                 San Fernando Road, 5 and 134 Freeway

1:15 – 2 pm                             Streets surrounding Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport