Traffic Alert: Memorial service honoring Ethel Kennedy forces DC roads to close

WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — Friends and loved ones are gathering in Washington, D.C., to honor the life of Ethel Kennedy .

Kennedy died after she suffered complications related to a stroke on Oct. 10, according to her family. She is the wife of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy and was known for her dedication to social justice and human rights.

She left behind nine children, 34 grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

On Oct. 14, Kennedy’s family gathered at Our Lady of Victory, in Centerville, Massachusetts for her funeral. To continue honoring her legacy, a memorial service will be held in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.

As a result, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said several roads will be closed across the District on Oct. 16.

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

• Rhode Island Avenue from Connecticut Avenue to 17 ^th Street, NW
• M Street from Connecticut Avenue to 17 ^th Street, NW

Police said all vehicles parked in these zones will be ticketed and towed.

The following streets will also be blocked off to traffic from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

• Rhode Island Avenue from Connecticut Avenue to 17 ^th Street, NW
• M Street from Connecticut Avenue to 17 ^th Street, NW

All street closures are subject to change, and drivers can expect parking restrictions.

Police said drivers can expect delays when traveling near the memorial service.

“The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation also wishes to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated,” said police in a release.

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