No, that would be silly if things got worse when the mission finished. Senatorial jurisdiction will remain until the new elections are held.
Moving about the city is damn difficult, due to the throngs. The ships leaving are now approaching the blockade.
Incidentally, word has arrived that the Commissar is visiting again. His shuttle landed forcibly through the chaos of traffic control, which is why the announcement is late. However, presumably he is having equal difficulties moving through the main roads.