Traffic advisory for Obama’s visit to Angels Stadium for UCI’s graduation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Traffic Advisory for President Barack Obama’s Visit / UCI Commencement at Angel Stadium of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 12, 2014) Cities of Anaheim, Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach in Orange County, California: In an effort to assist the public in avoiding possible traffic congestion during the visit of President Barack Obama on June 14, the following areas of Orange County should be avoided when possible to prevent travel delays for community members:

Saturday June 14, 2014 :

· North and Southbound Closure of PCH (CA 1) from Newport Coast Dr. in Newport Beach to Ledroit St. in Laguna Beach from 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

· North and Southbound Closure of PCH (CA 1) from Newport Coast Dr. in Newport Beach to Ledroit St. in Laguna Beach from 10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.

· Katella Ave and Douglas Road closures in Anaheim from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

· CA57 North and Southbound closure at Katella Ave in Anaheim from 1:00 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

This information has been provided to the public with the approval of the U.S. Secret Service.

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