Jan 17, 2021 / 02:37 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) –The Postal Service is sealing off a few collection boxes in Indianapolis from now through Inauguration Day.
The Postal Service said this could cause service delays. They cited possible civil unrest as the reason for sealing off the boxes.
Hoosiers like Eric Hoogland are surprised to hear about the possibility of more USPS service delays. Although he hasn’t had any major issues with his mail yet, he is considering mailing his son’s birthday gift earlier now that he knows public unrest could delay it making it in time for his big day.
“Sad that it’s come to this. I hope things calm down soon so I’m not having to deal with the issue,” said Hoogland.
The post office announced plans Friday to seal off some collection boxes for safety reasons. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 10:31 PM EST January 15, 2021
The post office said several downtown Indianapolis collection boxes will be sealed off due to potential civil unrest.
The post office said mail deliveries will continue, although some disruptions may occur in isolated areas that might experience civil unrest.
From Jan. 16 through Jan. 20, collection boxes inside the Indiana State Teachers Association and the blue collection box located directly outside the building will be sealed off.
The postal office is also sealing two collection boxes located inside the Statehouse at 200 West Washington Street, as well as a collection box that sits inside the building adjacent to the capitol at 100 North Senate Avenue.