Road closures, heavy traffic expected Friday for Trumps rally in Chesapeake [Video]

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Heavy traffic and road closures are expected Friday in the Hickory area of Chesapeake as former President Donald Trump is expected to hold a rally for his 2024 campaign Friday afternoon.

Trump to hold rally Friday in Chesapeake

Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. at Historic Greenbrier Farms.

An estimated 10,000 people could attend, according to Chesapeake City Manager Chris Price in an email sent to City Council Wednesday. The city is providing traffic and public safety assistance, even though the event is private.

“Please share with your friends and neighbors that traffic on Friday will be challenging,” Price said. “Many roads may be congested, with some short-term closures being necessary for safety and security.”

Trump to hold rally Friday in Chesapeake

Sign Pine Road, which the venue sits on, will be closed to all but local traffic beginning at 8 a.m. Friday and remain closed until the event is over.

Attendees should access the event …