A large group of truck drivers who object to COVID-19 mandates drove two loops around the beltway surrounding Washington, D.C., Sunday, deliberately moving slowly to impact traffic and make their feelings known to lawmakers in the nation's capital.People crowded onto overpasses, waving at the Peoples Convoy" and holding signs and American flags.Within the convoy, there were tractor-trailers with horns blaring and some recreational vehicles and pickup trucks occasionally going by, mixed with the normal traffic on Interstate 495 in Maryland.SEE MORE: U.S. Truck Convoy Opposing COVID-19 Mandates En Route To D.C.The convoy was moving normally albeit slowly and while some congestion was noted, news outlets reported traffic was able to flow around the convoy. Many vehicles had American flags, while some flew Dont Tread on Me banners.The convoy follows similar demonstrations by truckers in Canada who are upset at vaccine requirements to cross the Canadian border. Officials with state police in Maryland and Virginia have said they will monitor the activities.Authorities in the District of Columbia said Sunday they are monitoring demonstration activity that is expected to begin disrupting travel on roadways in and around the region.The majority of the activity is expected to occur on the beltway. Travelers were advised to consider alternate modes of transportation.Additional reporting by The Associated Press.
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The People’s Convoy 2022 makes a pit stop at York as it travels east toward Washington, D.C. Supporters like some of those gathered here were common along the route, said Brent Schake of Amherst. Schake and his wife were but a few Nebraskans in the convoy, loading up their camper, right, for the journey.
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Supporters of the Midwest Freedom Convoy stood along the Superior Street bridge over Interstate 80 on Friday in Lincoln. The convoy and its supporters are rallying to end medical mandates across the United States.
Supporters of the Midwest Freedom Convoy stood along the Superior Street bridge over Interstate 80 on Friday in Lincoln. The convoy and its supporters are rallying to end medical mandates across the United States.
Supporters of the Midwest Freedom Convoy stood along the Superior Street bridge over Interstate 80 on Friday in Lincoln. The convoy and its supporters are rallying to end medical mandates across the United States.
Supporters of the Midwest Freedom Convoy stood along the Superior Street bridge over Interstate 80 on Friday in Lincoln. The convoy and its supporters are rallying to end medical mandates across the United States.
Supporters of the Midwest Freedom Convoy stood along the Superior Street bridge over Interstate 80 on Friday in Lincoln. The convoy and its supporters are rallying to end medical mandates across the United States.
More than 200 people lined the Buffalo Bill Avenue viaduct over Interstate 80 in North Platte on Friday morning in support of the Midwest Freedom Convoy.
More than 200 people lined the Buffalo Bill Avenue viaduct over Interstate 80 in North Platte on Friday morning in support of the Midwest Freedom Convoy.
More than 200 people lined the Buffalo Bill Avenue viaduct over Interstate 80 in North Platte on Friday morning in support of the Midwest Freedom Convoy.
More than 200 people lined the Buffalo Bill Avenue viaduct over Interstate 80 in North Platte on Friday morning in support of the Midwest Freedom Convoy.
More than 200 people lined the Buffalo Bill Avenue viaduct over Interstate 80 in North Platte on Friday morning in support of the Midwest Freedom Convoy.
More than 200 people lined the Buffalo Bill Avenue viaduct over Interstate 80 in North Platte on Friday morning in support of the Midwest Freedom Convoy.
More than 200 people lined the Buffalo Bill Avenue viaduct over Interstate 80 in North Platte on Friday morning in support of the Midwest Freedom Convoy.
