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Security for Democratic National Convention to Snarl Boston-Area Traffic.

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, October, 2003

The Boston Globe Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Oct. 30--The Secret Service and security officials are considering rerouting Interstate 93 traffic near the FleetCenter during next July's Democratic National Convention, and they might even shut down the new underground southbound lanes.

Convention organizers stressed that no decisions have been made and said that arrangements would be worked out to accommodate commuters and minimize the disruption of the convention. Jean Mitchell, a spokeswoman for the Secret Service, said the proximity of I-93 to the FleetCenter is a concern for the agency, which is coordinating security with Boston police.

"We're trying to secure that area for not only the protectees, but also for the residents...

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