The Sixth Street Bridge was shut down again temporarily today as city officials continue to struggle with disruptive and dangerous behavior
Since the $588 million bridge opened weeks ago, it has been plagued by activity such as street racing, people climbing the arches - even a barber giving a haircut in the middle of lanes.
The Los Angeles Police Department has had to shut down the bridge several times to discourage such activities. On Sunday, at one point dozens of bicyclists were seen grouping together and blocking off lanes. Some vehicles were parked blocking traffic. "Look at the traffic - people are literally parked out here on the side where people shouldn't be parked, to unload their vehicles," said Jessie Esparza of La Habra.
As a result LAPD cruisers once again lined up side-by-side to shut down the lanes on Sunday. After the bridge was cleared, it was reopened later Sunday afternoon.
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