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On Friday, a man climbing the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C. protested the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade case.
The man who revealed himself as Guido Reichstadter on Twitter started climbing the bridge around 11:00 am, according toFOX 5 DC. While the man was on the bridge, traffic stopped when authorities tried to contact him.
Around 12:00 pm, a large inflatable was placed under the demonstrator.
Reichstadter posted on Twitterwhile on the bridge at 3:24 pm, saying, "Nonviolent every day until [sic] rights are protected. Let's close the bridge. " The height of the archway is 70 feet.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
A Washington, D.C. man climbed the Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridge on Friday to protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade case. (Credit: Corey Crim / Politically + / TMX)
The Department of Transportation has announced that the bridge has been closed.
"The Transport Bureau (DDOT) has announced that the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge (FDMB) is currently closed. Closure is necessary due to safety concerns associated with protests. "The announcement states." Car drivers are strongly advised to plan their afternoon commute in advance and use another route away from South Capital Street and the FDMB area. Recommended. Traffic enforcement officers are directing traffic to the scene. FDMB, anticipate moderate delays and watch out for emergency personnel. "
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Reichstadter wrote in a live Instagram video after the Supreme Court overturned the Law vs. Wade case, "I'm Physical. As much as possible on the bridge.
Adam Sabes is a writer for FoxNews Digital. Story tips can be sent toAdam.Sabes@fox.comand Twitter@asabes10.
