Update from GW Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management (OPSEM)

Members of The George Washington University Community are encouraged to be vigilant when traveling by foot or vehicle on or near Pennsylvania Avenue between 19th Street (Foggy Bottom) to 30th Street (Georgetown) on Friday evening, October 19, 2007 between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. If possible, avoid this area.

OPSEM has been made aware of a planned demonstration near the Foggy Campus on Friday evening beginning at Washington Circle and proceeding to Georgetown. We expect a significant and visible police presence in anticipation of this demonstration.

A large police presence is also expected in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood throughout the World Bank/IMF meetings which end early Monday evening.

Plan accordingly -- road closures are expected and traffic delays are likely.

The Fall World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings will be held in Washington, D.C., Friday, Oct. 19, through Monday, Oct. 22.

GW will remain OPEN and will operate on a normal schedule.

For road closures and changes to pedestrian access and parking near the GW Campus, please visit: GW Alert

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