Traffic Alert: Obama in Baltimore

Since President Barack Obama will be in Baltimore Thursday, authorities said drivers should expect delays.

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Obama will be in town from 1 to 4:30 p.m., so travelers should try to find an alternative to driving if they are planning on being downtown between 1 and 6 p.m., according to ABC 2 News, which said the President will be at the Hilton in Baltimore for the majority of the visit.

His helicopter touched down near Key Highway at 12:48 p.m., according to WJZ.

On the President’s agenda is a working women’s roundtable, USA Today reports.

The lunch is being held at Charmington’s on Howard at 26th streets, and a motorcade including Sen. Barbara Mikulski traveled with him there from the helicopter, according to WJZ.

From approximately 1 to 1:10 p.m., the Maryland Transportation Authority held traffic at the Fort McHenry Tunnel.

At 2:30 p.m., the President will meet with Democratic Senators at the Senate Democratic Issues Conference at the Hilton near Camden Yards, according to his agenda, which states he will leave Baltimore at 4:40 p.m.

During his visit, Obama is expected to unveil a $2.2 billion proposal to help cities and states develop programs granting workers paid leave, according to CNN.

In addition, the President will sign a binding order granting federal workers at least six weeks of paid leave after a child is born or adopted, according to the Wall Street Journal.

According to the White House, Obama must be home by 7 p.m., when he’s meeting with Vice President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Cameron for a working dinner.

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