Enhanced security measures across Capitol ahead of Biden's inauguration
Ahead of Biden's inauguration and in the wake of last week's attack at the Capitol, the United States Capitol Police (USPS) has enhanced security measures across the Capitol Complex, including adding fencing and making several street closures until further notice, the agency announced Thursday.
"Be advised that the U.S. Capitol Complex is closed to the public, and the Capitol Grounds will not be accessible to the public on January 20, 2021. Anyone attempting to unlawfully gain access to the Capitol Grounds by climbing a fence or any other unlawful means will be subject to an appropriate use of force and arrest," the USPS said in a statement.
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Workers were seen installing barbed wire on security fencing surrounding the Capitol on Thursday afternoon as National Guard troops, some armed, patrolled the area. As National Guard troops continue flowing into the area, there are currently over 7,000 currently stationed in Washington with that number expected to grow to 20,000 over the weekend.
-ABC News' Jake Date and Luis Martinez