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D.C. Bridge Barricade: Negotiators Respond to Lone Individual
2 May
Summary
- Person on bridge is same individual from four years ago.
- Frederick Douglass Bridge and South Capitol Street closed.
- Traffic impacted by rush hour and baseball game.
Authorities have responded to a barricade situation on the Frederick Douglass Bridge, where a lone individual has reportedly climbed onto the structure. D.C. police negotiators are actively working to resolve the incident on Friday afternoon. As a result, South Capitol Street has been closed in both directions at the bridge, with all inbound lanes shut down.
This incident is causing significant traffic delays, exacerbated by the ongoing afternoon rush hour and a scheduled baseball game at nearby Nationals Park. D.C. Fire and EMS has deployed a high-angle technical rescue team to support the police response. Officials are urging the public to avoid the area while operations continue.
