DDOT Traffic Advisory: Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridge Temporarily Shut Down

District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 06/24/2022 11:42 AM EDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2022

Media Contacts:

German Vigil – (202) 306-1668, [email protected]

Mariam Nabizad – (202) 359-2678, [email protected]

Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridge Temporarily Shut Down

Washington, D.C.) —The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces that the Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridge (FDMB) is currently shut down.The closure is needed for safety concerns involved with protest activity and will remain in effect until further notice.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to plan ahead for their afternoon commute and use alternate routes away from the South Capital Street and the FDMB area. Traffic enforcement officers are on the scene directing traffic. Motorists should use extra caution as they travel in the area of the FDMB, anticipate moderate delays, and to be mindful of emergency personnel.

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