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Roads around the White House are being closed to traffic.

The Secret Service said the following roadways will be closed to vehicular traffic until further notice:

• Constitution Avenue NW, between 15th and 17th Street;
• 17th Street NW, between Constitution Avenue and H Street;
• 15th Street NW, between Constitution Avenue and H Street;
• H Street NW, between 15th Street and 17th Street

In NW, streets CLOSED around the White House until further notice:
• Constitution Ave + H St, btwn 15th and 17th Streets
• 17th + 15 Streets btwn Constitution Ave and H St
Per U.S.

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The decision comes after protesters upset over George Floyd’s death descended for the last four days on the area around the White House, including neighboring Lafayette Park.

Floyd’s death as a Minneapolis officer held him down with a knee on his neck once again sparked tensions nationwide over the use of force by police, as well as racism.