LIVE | Man still on DC bridge as traffic builds for Nationals game
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Key Points:
- A man remains atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., days after climbing the structure, with police negotiators still attempting to resolve the situation as of May 3.
- Traffic on South Capitol Street across the bridge is limited to one lane in each direction, causing significant delays amid ongoing police activity.
- The incident coincides with a Washington Nationals home game at Nationals Park, prompting officials to advise drivers to plan ahead, consider alternate routes, or use public transit due to expected increased traffic.
- The man’s identity has not been officially confirmed, though an individual named Guido Reichstadter has claimed responsibility on social media, a claim police have not verified.
- The situation began on May 1 and remains unresolved, with no indication from authorities on how long it may continue.
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