There will be road closures and an increased police presence in downtown Ottawa this week as former prime minister Brian Mulroney lies in state in the nation's capital.
A person stands by the Centennial Flame near a framed portrait of former prime minister Brian Mulroney that was left there, as Canadians mourn his death at the age of 84, in Ottawa, on Friday, March 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin TangThere will be road closures and an increased police presence in downtown Ottawa this week as former prime minister Brian Mulroney lies in state in the nation's capital.
Wellington Street will be closed between Bank and Elgin streets; Metcalfe Street will be closed between Wellington and Queen streets; and O'Connor Street will be closed between Wellington and Queen streets. Additionally, Sparks Street will be closed from Elgin to Bank, according to Canadian Heritage.
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