Re: Obama's Capitol Rally
A Capitol staffer friend of mine said employees at the Capitol got this memo today regarding tomorrow night's Obama rally at 11th and Congress. It might be useful info for any of you who work or drive downtown (emphasis mine):
Information Concerning Barack Obama RallyThere will be a political rally on Friday, February 22, 2008, at 11th and Congress Avenue. The rally is scheduled to occur from 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm or upon Senator Obama's arrival. The crowd size is estimated to reach 30,000 or more.
Set up for the event will start no later than 5:00 pm on Friday. The Austin Police Department will close Congress from 11th street to 6th Street. The following streets will be closed from Brazos to Colorado: 11th, 10th, 9th, 8th, and 7th streets. The exact time of the closures has not been determined, but they will definitely be in place by 5:00 pm. The South Drive entrance and the South Drive exit will be closing at midnight, tonight (Thursday, Feb, 21, 2008). The south grounds of the Capitol will be closed to foot traffic beginning at 5:00 pm, Friday.
Employees who park on the south side of the Capitol drives will be able to access their vehicles but will need to exit via the west exit of the Capitol Drive on Friday. The south doors of the Capitol Building will be locked at approximately 5:00 pm on Friday. Exit and entrance will need to be gained through the north, east, or west doors of the Capitol Building. Capitol DPS, in coordination with U.S. Secret Service, has arranged for Texas House Members and/or their family members who wish to attend the event to be admitted into a limited access area in front of the stage.
