Obama Security Checks Likely to Cause Heavy Traffic

Windham emergency management officials fully anticipate major traffic backups as a result of this Saturday's visit from President Barack Obama.

According to Deputy Fire Chief William Martineau, security checks of incoming cars will take place at the entrance to Windham High School. 

Each check will be about 30 seconds in length, which he expects will force traffic up London Bridge Road and out to Route 111.

London Bridge Road and Route 111 will also be cleared for the entrance and exit of Obama's motorcade.

Doors for the Obama event at WHS are expected to open at 10:30 a.m.

Martineau said that Chief Tom McPherson has been actively working with the Secret Service at WHS to prepare for the appearance.

After speaking in the school's gymnasium, Obama will appear later in the day in Rochester, N.H.