On April 15, 2024, a significant disruption occurred on the Brooklyn Bridge as hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the roadway, leading to mass arrests by the NYPD. The demonstrators, who were part of a nationwide protest, effectively shut down the bridge, causing substantial traffic delays. Authorities urged motorists to seek alternative routes. The protest also included the lighting of flares, adding to the intensity of the situation. A video of the event is set to be released shortly.
JUST IN - Now the Pro-Palestine protesters have taken over the Brooklyn Bridge https://t.co/Ua7VOuVK2q
NYPD is arresting dozens of Hamassholes protesting on the Brooklyn Bridge. https://t.co/LuaDHnXG76
⚡️ Brooklyn Bridge is shut down by hundreds of pro-Palestinian protestors Dozens of people are arrested, drivers are urged to use alternate routes and to expect delays https://t.co/VpV8akFRJq
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators snarl traffic on Brooklyn Bridge, leading to arrests https://t.co/CUPNXnaqrh https://t.co/A0vUM0SDSy
#BREAKING Mass Arrests on Brooklyn Bridge as pro-palestine protesters marched onto the roadway, shutting it down and lighting flares. Today nationwide protest shut down traffic, highways and bridges across the US. Video by Olga Fe [email protected] to license https://t.co/K7u55qaY2t
NYPD just arrested a bunch of the HAMAS protesters on Brooklyn Bridge. @LoomerUnleashed has video we will release shortly. https://t.co/rnrgeUEsIa