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DelDOT Announces Road Closures, Shuttle Service For Biden Memorial

DOVER, Del. (CBS) – DelDOT has announced road closures for the Beau Biden memorial on Thursday, June 4.

Officials say the Lying in Honor for Biden will be held at Legislative Hall from 1-5 p.m. This allows Delawareans to pay their respects to the former Attorney General.

DelDOT says the following streets will be closed beginning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd at the intersection of the Family Court Building
Federal Street from East Water Street to North Street
Federal Street from North Street to Loockerman Street
Legislative Avenue from East Water Street to Loockerman Street
Duke of York Street from Legislative Avenue to Federal Street
William Penn Street from Federal Street to Legislative Avenue

Officials say DART's local bus service around Legislative Hall and Route 301 will be on detour the whole day.

Furthermore, DART First State is offering a complimentary shuttle service for those wishing to honor Biden at Legislative Hall.

Buses will begin transporting passengers from the Blue Hen Corporate Center to Legislative Hall at 12:30 p.m. until approximately 5 p.m.

DelDOT says it is recommended that those wishing to attend use the shuttle provided by DART since parking will be limited and roads will be closed around the area.

Additionally, those using the public transportation from the Blue Hen Mall are encouraged to leave baggage in their personal vehicles as there will be security checks entering Legislative Hall.

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