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Map: Streets Possibly Affected by Century City Protest Today
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If you are going to be in the Century City area this afternoon, or need to pass through, the LAPD has advised that there are several streets that may be affected between Noon and 6 p.m. due to the scheduled Justice for Janitors march and demonstration today.
Though not all these streets will necessarily be closed or congested for the full duration of the afternoon, the LAPD is recommending everyone take a look at the affected area and adjust their commutes and parking accordingly.
- AVENUE OF THE STARS - between Santa Monica and Olympic Boulevards
- OLYMPIC BOULEVARD - between Roxbury and Century Park East
- CENTURY PARK EAST - between Santa Monica and Olympic Boulevards
- CONSTELLATION AVENUE - between Century Park East and Century Park West
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