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Donald Trump rallies in Virginia the day after Biden debate. Here's what to expect.

Posted at 8:36 AM, Jun 28, 2024

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Former President Donald Trump is on his way to Chesapeake, Virginia, as supporters lined up for his rally at Greenbrier Farms.

Following his first presidential debate with Joe Biden, Trump's rally is expected to begin at 11 a.m. with parking lots opening at 8 a.m.

Trump himself is not expected to take the stage until 3 p.m.

Orange road signs alerting drivers of a road closure could be seen near the event beginning Thursday.

Watch: Road closures, heavy traffic expected for Trump rally in Chesapeake

'Going to be horrendous:' Road closures, heavy traffic expected for Trump rally in Chesapeake

One sign was at the intersection of Sign Pine Road and St. Brides Road. Another was in the median on Edinburgh Pkwy. near Walmart.

Sign Pine Road will be closed at the intersection with St. Brides Road except for local traffic. The closure starts at 8 a.m. Friday and last until the event ends.

Trumps visit to Chesapeake expected to cause heavy traffic

That means attendees have to use St. Brides Road to access the property. Intermittent closures on I-64 and Hwy. 168 were also expected on Friday.

The Route 168 Chesapeake Expressway and I-46 will also experience intermittent closures throughout the day, and heavy congestion is expected according to the city of Chesapeake.

Friday Morning Weather Webcast

Attendees can expect temperatures in the mid-80s according to News 3 meteorologist Myles Henderson.

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