07 Oct 2021 | 02:39 AM UTC
US: Protesters block traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan late Oct. 6
Authorities close the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC, US, late Oct. 6 due to protest march. Allow additional time to travel.
Event
Over 100 protesters are demonstrating and blocking traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan, NYC, as of 22:20 Oct. 6. Authorities have closed the bridge until further notice. Local reports suggest the action is being held to protest recent police shootings.
Increased security is likely around the demonstration. Localized traffic and business disruptions are also likely over the coming hours. While the protest has remained peaceful, minor clashes are possible if the police attempt to disperse the crowd.
Advice
Plan alternative routes to avoid the protest site and allow additional time to through late Oct. 6. Avoid the protest as a routine precaution.
