Government shutdown looms as deadline nearsA shutdown would mean national park buildings, including those along Independence Mall, would be closed to the public. A shutdown would mean national park buildings, including those along Independence Mall, would be closed to the public. A shutdown would mean national park buildings, including those along Independence Mall, would be closed to the public. A shutdown would mean national park buildings, including those along Independence Mall, would be closed to the public. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- With a deep divide between political parties and a 12:01 a.m. deadline approaching, a government shutdown is looming.