Washington, D.C., is bracing for a weekend of road closures, security checkpoints, and heightened law enforcement presence ahead of UFC’s Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn.
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naddr1qv…7hl3Road closures in DC expected to snarl traffic ahead of UFC fight Washington D.C. is implementing extensive road closures and heightened security for UFC’s Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn, coinciding with President Trump's 80th birthday. Security measures begin Thursday and expand throughout the weekend, impacting major routes and areas around the National Mall. Hundreds of law enforcement officers, drones, and tactical teams will be deployed for the event, which includes a ceremonial weigh-in and a live watch party. - Washington D.C. is preparing for significant road closures and increased law enforcement for UFC’s Freedom 250 event. - The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, on the White House South Lawn and President Donald Trump is expected to attend. - Security operations start Thursday with no-parking restrictions and road closures expanding throughout the weekend. - Additional closures will affect areas near the Lincoln Memorial, National Mall, and various downtown streets. - A ceremonial weigh-in will take place on the Ellipse Saturday evening. - Federal and local law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service, are coordinating a large-scale security operation. - The security perimeter is expected to cover a substantial portion of downtown Washington. - Most restrictions are anticipated to be lifted by Monday evening.