RICHMOND, Va. - The inauguration of Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Capitol Square. Multiple streets in and around the Capitol complex will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. to support the event. Roadways will begin reopening at approximately 4 p.m.

The following street closures will be in effect:

Beginning at 7:00 a.m.

• N. 9th Street between Main and Broad Streets
• Grace Street between 8th and 9th Streets
• Bank Street between 9th and 12th Streets

Beginning at 8:30 a.m.

• Eastbound Broad Street between 9th and 14th Streets 

Closed to all but event traffic beginning at 8:30 a.m.

• Eastbound Broad Street between 7th and 9th Streets
• N. 14th Street between Broad and Main Streets

Beginning at 12:30 p.m.

• N. 8th Street between Broad and Grace Streets

Sound Advisory

The public should also expect loud blasts on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at approximately 12:31 p.m. around Richmond's Capitol Square and downtown area. Members of the Virginia Army National Guard will conduct a howitzer cannon fire and artillery salute, and members of the Virginia Air National Guard will conduct a miliary aircraft flyover as a scheduled part of the inauguration ceremony. There is no risk to public safety. 

For more information on the inauguration, visit www.spanbergerinauguration.com.