WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 7: A view of Francis Scott Key Bridge, built in 1923 and recently underwent a $30 million rehabilitation project in 2016, on April 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. At the end of March, President Joe Biden introduced a $2 trillion pl …
WASHINGTON - For the second straight day, the Key Bridge is closed to traffic, with major delays expected.
What we know:
The Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) announced the closure just before 11 a.m. on Friday.
According to the department, police activity has forced the bridge to close in both directions. The closure is affecting M Street as well, with traffic alternating on one side between Wisconsin Avenue and the bridge.
MATOC says the closure has already caused serious delays, with more expected.
Shortly after 2 p.m., MATOC reported that the inbound side of the bridge had been reopened.
Just after 10 a.m., D.C. Police said the inbound lanes of the bridge and several blocks of M Street would close for several hours. Minutes later, the full bridge closure was announced.
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Key Bridge shut down on Thursday
Key Bridge has been shut down for hours on Thursday, creating a traffic nightmare for those traveling through Georgetown.
The backstory:
Friday marks the second straight day the major artery has been closed. On Thursday, the bridge was shut down for hours, also because of police activity.
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What we don't know:
It's not clear how long Friday's closure will last, or what police are responding to in the area.
The Source: Information in this story is from D.C. Police, the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination and previous FOX 5 reports.