DC’s Frederick Douglass Bridge Reopens as Climber Maintains Barricade on Arch

A man climbed the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C., triggering a barricade situation that disrupted traffic on South Capitol Street. Outbound lanes have reopened, but one inbound lane remains blocked as authorities monitor the scene with a high-angle rescue team. The climber, identified as Guido Reichstadter, remains atop the bridge into Saturday, and traffic near Nationals Park continues to be affected. The incident echoes a prior occupation of the bridge in 2022; DDOT had considered safety measures but did not install them. This is a developing story.