Press release from the City of Plains

This is an official road closure notification for residents of Plains, Sumter County and surrounding areas. In the coming days, Plains and the nation will formally observe the funeral of President Jimmy Carter. On Saturday, January 4th Highway 280 will be closed to all traffic during the hours of 9:00am through 11:15am, from Rabbit Branch Road west of Plains to Bob Dodson Road east of Plains. All times are approximate. Detour routes will be marked with signage and law enforcement.

On Thursday, January 9th, Highway 280 will be closed to all traffic during the hours of 3:00pm through 7:00pm, from Rabbit Branch Road west of Plains to Bob
Dodson Road east of Plains. Bond Street / Highway 45 will be closed from Highway 280 north to Jack Slappy Road. All times are approximate. Detour routes
will be marked with signage and law enforcement.

Visitors wishing to view the funeral processions will be able to park in designated areas on Hospital Street in Plains.

For more stories about Jimmy Carter please go to www.americustimesrecorder.com/category/jimmy-carter/