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PRESS RELEASE - March 16, 2012
Traffic Planning for Presidential visit to Vermont


The South Burlington Police Department is working with the United States Secret Service, Vermont State Police, and Burlington Police Department, to plan and prepare for the visit of President Barack Obama on March 30, 2012. The planning for this event has been extensive, with a focus on both the President’s and the public’s safety and security during the visit. The unified agencies involved in the planning are keenly aware of the public’s concern over traffic congestion during visits of other dignitaries. Every effort is being made to minimize the impact to the residential communities and businesses affected by the President’s visit.

Although it is not always possible to provide advanced information regarding the specific routes of travel involving the President, we are committed to utilizing traffic control measures that minimize the impact upon commuters while still maintaining the safety of the President as well as the communities involved.

Due to the level of security required for a visit by the President, there will be temporary road closures and redirections of traffic in and around the area of Williston Road (US Rt 2), INT RT 89 in the area of exit 14 E&W, and the Spear Street/ East Avenue intersection. These temporary actions may delay traffic and will likely radiate beyond this area to other roadways. While the highways will only be closed intermittently during this event, backups may occur.


It is highly recommended that alternate routes be planned and extra time allowed for travel on this date.