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Protests erupt in dozens of cities, shutting down interstates all across the country

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For the past two nights, interstates and bridges across the country were shut down by thousands of protesters demanding justice in the wake of the high-profile Breonna Taylor decision.

Nationwide protests were spurred by a Kentucky grand jury’s decision not to directly charge police officers in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville.

Here’s a look at how protesters shut down interstates all across the U.S.

St. Louis, Missouri

On Thursday night, around 200 protesters closed down westbound I-64 in the downtown St. Louis area around 7:30 p.m. and held up candles and cellphones in a moment of silence for Taylor. The protesters moved off the interstate around 8 p.m.

St. Paul, Minnesota

On Wednesday night, around 400 protesters marched onto eastbound I-94, closing down a portion of the interstate for about half an hour before dispersing onto other roadways.

Bay Area, California

During the evening rush hour, protesters demonstrated on the three Bay Area bridges — the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, and the Dumbarton Bridge. Many of the protesters were in cars deliberately driving slowly to try to create gridlock.

Providence, Rhode Island

Around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, several dozen protesters blocked traffic on the I-95 on-ramp before they were dispersed by state troopers.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

On Thursday night, about 100 people marched on southbound I-95, briefly shutting down the interstate before police moved them off of the roadway.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

On Wednesday night, a group of protesters marched on I-94 and briefly closed the interstate before they were dispersed with tear gas onto other roadways.

Monona, Wisconsin

Protesters were able to shut down Highway 12/18 for about 3 hours on Thursday night.

Protests took place in multiple other U.S. cites on Wednesday and Thursday night. More protests activities are planned for this weekend.

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