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A note on parking and pedestrian traffic on Friday

President Obama's visit will temporarily limit access
Kresge Auditorium, where President Barack Obama will deliver an address at noon on Friday.
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Kresge Auditorium, where President Barack Obama will deliver an address at noon on Friday.

Before and during President Obama's visit on Friday, there will be special restrictions on parking and access in certain locations.

The following areas will be closed to all parking from 11 p.m. on Thursday to 3 p.m. on Friday: the Kresge Lot, the Main Lot, and Amherst and Danforth Streets.

Kresge permit holders and Amherst permit holders should park in the West Garage and West Annex Lot. Main Lot permit holders should park in the Stata Center Garage.

From 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, there will be no access to bike racks in the Main Lot by buildings 3 through 39 and on the south and west side of the Student Center.

Pedestrian traffic is closed on Amherst Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Danforth Street, and Danforth Street to Memorial Drive.

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