Pennsylvania Avenue is the north side of the White House. They are now closing E street on the south side.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1_xN5cYZSaM4AbsiguXB-RkS2MVI&usp=sharing
Why does the article say “in front of” the White House. Isn’t the front on Pennsylvania Ave? If so, the new restriction is “in back of” the White House.