A truck convoy protesting COVID-19 mandates is expected to enter the Washington, D.C., area on Saturday and could disrupt traffic, officials say.
Two cranes hoisted a large American flag as several semitrucks drove underneath. Some pedestrians lined the roadway and flashing lights from police vehicles were seen.
“We are seeing hundreds of trucks lining up to get into the Hagerstown Speedway, and also a very large foot presence as a lot of locals are showing up to greet them,” Chopper4 reporter Brad Freitas said about 9 a.m.have planned to come to the District in recent weeks. So far, there have been no significant disruptions to traffic.
The People’s Convoy appears to be larger than other groups. According to its website, it had planned to drive to the Capital Beltway on Saturday. Federal and local law enforcement have repeatedly said they are aware truck convoys plan to visit the area, and those agencies are prepared. Around 700 National Guard troops, about 400 from D.C. and up to 300 from outside the District, were made available to"provide support at designated traffic posts, provide command and control, and cover sustainment requirements" through Monday,
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tucsonans gather to support truck convoyConvoys of truckers are heading to Washington to protest things like mask mandates and mandatory vaccinations. In our area people gathered at several spots along I-10 to wait for the truckers and cheer them on.
Read more »
‘Freedom Convoy’ spinoff arrives in Maryland with about 1,000 vehicles and unclear plansThe group, which is protesting vaccine mandates, previously planned to arrive in the D.C. Beltway area Saturday
Read more »
‘Freedom Convoy’ spinoff arrives in Md. with about 1,000 vehicles and unclear plansThe group, which is protesting vaccine mandates, previously planned to arrive in the D.C. Beltway area Saturday
Read more »
The Real Reason the ‘People’s Convoy’ Is Protesting Just Outside of the Nation’s CapitalAmerican judges, legislators, and law enforcement officers often neglect the right to protest at our seats of power.
Read more »