THE TICKET OR CREDENTIAL FOR THE RNC. DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE WILL BE DIVIDED INTO TWO ZONES THE RED ZONE DIRECTLY AROUND THE ARENA, AND CONVENTION CENTER WILL BE OPEN ONLY TO PEDESTRIANS WITH RNC TICKETS OR CREDENTIALS, SUCH AS DELEGATES OR VOLUNTEERS IN THE BROADER YELLOW ZONE. PUBLIC WILL BE ALLOWED FROM CHERRY SOUTH TO CLYBOURN AND FROM NINTH STREET EAST TO THE RIVER. VEHICLES WILL BE SCREENED AT FIVE CHECKPOINTS. MILWAUKEE POLICE CHIEF JEFFREY NORMAN HAS AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO CAUSE CHAOS DURING THE HIGH SECURITY EVENT. DON’T DO ANYTHING THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED A THREAT OR HARM TO THE PUBLIC. I KNOW EVERYBODY KEEPS ASKING ME, LET ME BE CLEAR, WE WILL NOT TOLERATE IT. ANY ACTS OF VIOLENCE, ANY DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY IN OUR CITY, FOR THOSE CREDENTIALED TO COME INTO THIS ZONE, YOU CAN ENTER THROUGH PEDESTRIAN CHECKPOINTS. WE HAVE ALL OF THESE MAPS ON WISN.COM IN DEER DISTRICT. CYREIA SANDLIN AND WISN 12 NEWS 12 NEWS HAS STORIES EACH DAY LEADING UP TO THE RNC, TO THE IMPACT ON BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS AND RENTAL STICKER SHOCK. OUR COVERAGE POSTED RIGHT NOW ON THE 12 NEWS MOBILE APP. NOW, NEXT WEEK, FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL FACE OFF IN THEIR FIRST DEBATE OF THE CAM
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RNC 2024 Milwaukee: Security zone impacts city, residents
The 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will bring significant changes to the city, from road closures to restricted access. Here's how it will impact Milwaukee.
The U.S. Secret Service unveiled the security perimeter for the Republican National Convention, which will take place in Milwaukee from July 15-18. The perimeter encompasses the area surrounding Fiserv Forum, Baird Center, and Panther Arena, the venues where the RNC events and activities will take place.What streets will be closed in Milwaukee during the RNC?Several streets within the security perimeter will be closed, affecting both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Intermittent closures start on July 11 — official closures from July 14 until 1 a.m. on July 19.Wisconsin Avenue.Kilbourn Avenue.Juneau Avenue.State Street.The security perimeter for the RNC consists of two zones: Inner Perimeter: Restricted area; access is limited to credentialed individuals. This zone, shaded red on the map, is a more secure area, with access limited to credentialed individuals, such as convention attendees, volunteers, and media. Entry into this zone requires passing through a pedestrian checkpoint with security screenings. Outer Perimeter: Area open to pedestrians, but vehicles must checkpoints. This zone, shaded yellow on the security map, encompasses a wider area and allows pedestrian access with no screening required. Vehicles can enter this zone but must pass through five designated checkpoints marked as black circles on the map. Also known as the soft zone.How will the RNC affect Milwaukee residents?According to the Secret Service, the plan was created with the intention of "minimizing disruptions to the community as much as possible."The security zone includes ten blocks from West Clybourn Street on the south to Cherry Street on the north and about eight blocks from North Water Street on the east to North 9th Street on the west. These are some of the impacts that residents and businesses in Milwaukee can expect due to the outer security perimeter for the 2024 RNC:Nearby hotels and event spaces: Access to hotels and event spaces near the perimeter might be limited or controlled. Business closures: Some businesses have chosen to remain closed during the RNC, while others plan to implement work-from-home options for employees.Restricted parking: Parking restrictions will be in effect, with certain areas designated as no-parking zones.Public transportation: Milwaukee County Transit System buses will operate during their normal hours, with some routes impacted by security restrictions.Deliveries and services: Trash services, mail, and package deliveries will continue, with some schedules shifted to overnight and early morning hours.Visible increase in law enforcement personnel: There will be a noticeable increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel throughout the city to ensure safety.Maritime security: There will be no traffic on the Milwaukee River between Cherry Street and Michigan Street from July 14 until the early morning of July 19. Private vessels must contact the Coast Guard for an escort and screening before reentry.
MILWAUKEE —
The U.S. Secret Service unveiled the security perimeter for the Republican National Convention, which will take place in Milwaukee from July 15-18.
The perimeter encompasses the area surrounding Fiserv Forum, Baird Center, and Panther Arena, the venues where the RNC events and activities will take place.
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What streets will be closed in Milwaukee during the RNC?
Several streets within the security perimeter will be closed, affecting both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Intermittent closures start on July 11 — official closures from July 14 until 1 a.m. on July 19.
- Wisconsin Avenue.
- Kilbourn Avenue.
- Juneau Avenue.
- State Street.
The security perimeter for the RNC consists of two zones:
- Inner Perimeter: Restricted area; access is limited to credentialed individuals. This zone, shaded red on the map, is a more secure area, with access limited to credentialed individuals, such as convention attendees, volunteers, and media. Entry into this zone requires passing through a pedestrian checkpoint with security screenings.
U.S. Secret Service
- Outer Perimeter: Area open to pedestrians, but vehicles must checkpoints. This zone, shaded yellow on the security map, encompasses a wider area and allows pedestrian access with no screening required. Vehicles can enter this zone but must pass through five designated checkpoints marked as black circles on the map. Also known as the soft zone.
How will the RNC affect Milwaukee residents?
According to the Secret Service, the plan was created with the intention of "minimizing disruptions to the community as much as possible."
The security zone includes ten blocks from West Clybourn Street on the south to Cherry Street on the north and about eight blocks from North Water Street on the east to North 9th Street on the west.
These are some of the impacts that residents and businesses in Milwaukee can expect due to the outer security perimeter for the 2024 RNC:
Nearby hotels and event spaces: Access to hotels and event spaces near the perimeter might be limited or controlled.
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Business closures: Some businesses have chosen to remain closed during the RNC, while others plan to implement work-from-home options for employees.
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Restricted parking: Parking restrictions will be in effect, with certain areas designated as no-parking zones.
Public transportation: Milwaukee County Transit System buses will operate during their normal hours, with some routes impacted by security restrictions.
Deliveries and services: Trash services, mail, and package deliveries will continue, with some schedules shifted to overnight and early morning hours.
Visible increase in law enforcement personnel: There will be a noticeable increase in the presence of law enforcement personnel throughout the city to ensure safety.
Maritime security: There will be no traffic on the Milwaukee River between Cherry Street and Michigan Street from July 14 until the early morning of July 19. Private vessels must contact the Coast Guard for an escort and screening before reentry.
