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| 2009 Presidential Inauguration
Service Update
Heightened security measures for Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, 2009, will include extensive road closures and restricted access to many locations in Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, including some bridges and tunnels leading into and out of the Capitol. FedEx is planning to operate on this day, however due to enhanced local security measures and mandates set forth by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, customers should expect unavoidable service delays within the area.
Consistent with the provisions of the FedEx Service Guide, the Money-Back Guarantee will not apply for service to affected areas with a delivery commitment of Jan. 19-21.
Monday, Jan. 19
* FedEx Express , FedEx Ground and FedEx Custom Critical will attempt to provide service in Washington, D.C. as local restrictions allow.
* There will be no FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTLSM service for all District of Columbia ZIP codes.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
* There will be no FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, FedEx National LTL or FedEx Custom Critical pickup or delivery service for all District of Columbia ZIP codes.
* FedEx Express packages can be shipped to or held at the following FedEx Express locations:
In Maryland
2130 Baldwin Avenue, Crofton, MD 21114
7600 Virginia Manor Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
7331 Calhoun Place, Rockville, MD 20855
7331 Carbide Road Baltimore MD 21226 (FedEx Freight only)
8850 Corridor Road, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 (FedEx National LTL only)
In Virginia
4720 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
15300 EDS Drive, Herndon, VA 20171
8601 Morrisette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152
9825 Godwin Drive, Manassas, VA 20110 (FedEx Freight only)
10380 Central Park Drive, Manassas, VA 20110 (FedEx National LTL only)
In Washington, D.C.
1501 Eckington Place, NE Washington, DC 20002
* FedEx Custom Critical will resume service on Tuesday as soon as government restrictions have been lifted to reenter the city.
* Some FedEx Office locations in the Washington, D.C., area will have modified business hours during this time. Contact FedEx Customer Service at 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 for information on operating hours.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
* FedEx will resume normal pickup and delivery service.
To view a map of restricted areas and road closures, go to the United States Secret Service Web site.
For specific shipment-status information, please track the status of your shipment at fedex.com. |
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