Since the $588 million bridge opened weeks ago, it has been plagued by activities such as street racing, people climbing the arches — even a barber cutting in the middle of the lanes. The Los Angeles Police Department has had to close the bridge several times to discourage such activities. At one point on Sunday, dozens of cyclists were seen gathering and blocking lanes. Some vehicles were parked blocking traffic. “Look at the traffic – people are literally parked out here on the side where people aren’t supposed to park, to unload their vehicles,” said Jessie Esparza of La Habra. As a result, LAPD cruisers again lined up side by side to close the lanes Sunday. After the bridge was cleaned, it reopened later Sunday afternoon. RELATED: City works to fix problems on new Sixth Street Bridge In the meantime, the city is also working on additional measures to reduce dangerous and illegal behavior. The LAPD says it has issued more than 57 citations and impounded more than six vehicles in the last week alone. The city has also approved more than $700,000 for graffiti removal and additional safety measures. And the City Council is considering a plan to ask city departments for proposals to install more cameras and traffic mitigation measures and long-term efforts to keep traffic on the bridge free without disruption. Copyright © 2022 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
