LAs half-billion dollar bridge to nowhere taken over by malicious motorcycle mob
A massive mob of motorcyclists recently took over a troubled bridge once billed as an LA showpiece, but is now plagued by shutdowns, graffiti, lawlessness and even death just three years after opening.The Sixth Street Bridge became the site of the chaos, showing hundreds of aggressive bikers turning the half-billion dollar bridge into their personal playground.Some drivers did donuts, leaving the light gray bridge peppered with dark black tire marks.Others climbed to the top, hiding their faces and identity with motorcycle helmets and bandanas.The video titled “Ride for Life 25” was posted on Instagram earlier this week, with several comments praising the motorcycle mob with fire emojis.
It’s unclear when the video was actually shot, and calls to the Los Angeles Police Department from The Post about the incident went unanswered.The rowdy biker gang is just the latest stain on a bridge once adorned with thousands of LED lights visible for miles when it opened in 2022, dubbed a “Ribbon of Light,” some thought it would even rival the Hollywood Sign.The project, spanning 3,550 feet and connecting Boyle Heights to the Downtown Arts District has been a magnet for hoodlums completely covering the pricey project with spray paint.“Thieves repeatedly steal the copper wiring and have left the bridge in the dark.Our Sixth Street Bridge in Los Angeles no longer lights up at night and it is covered with graffiti.” Los Angeles Police Commander Lillian L.
Carranza posted on X The bridge has also become a breeding ground for social media stunts — in one case, a man sat in a barber’s chair for a haircut in the middle of several lanes of traffic.Tragedy would follow when a 17-year-old plummeted to his death from the bridge while trying to broadcast his social media channel from atop the “Ribbon of Light” in May of 2023.The teen fell “when climbing upon one of the arches, in order to post,” Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore reported,”He slipped and ...