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Capitol Square closing ahead of possible civil unrest: Richmond is going to be prepared
Capitol Square closing ahead of possible civil unrest
and last updated 2021-01-13 18:03:02-05
RICHMOND, Va. Virginiaâs Capitol Square is closed to the public beginning Thursday as officials prepare for the potential of armed protests or âcredible threatsâ of violence against state capital cities nationwide.
The announcement comes on the first day of the 2021 legislative session in the Commonwealth.
âIn preparation for possible demonstrations around Richmond over the next week, and in light of the civil unrest in the nationâs capital on Jan. 6, the Department of General Services is implementing precautionary measures to protect the employees, visitors, buildings and grounds at historic Capitol Square,â a spokesperson for the Department of General Services said.