WASHINGTON - Trucker convoys from across the U.S. are expected to arrive in the D.C. region over the weekend.Thousands of truckers began traveling this week toward the nation's capital as part of the American Trucker's Freedom Convoy.American Trucker's Freedom Convoy in Hagerstown, Maryland The convoys are protesting COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, illegal immigration and other issues.Organizers say they hope to arrive to the nation's capital by March 6 and possibly meet with congressional members to discuss policy changes.Fencing that was erected around the U.S.
Capitol ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address in preparation for potential trucker convoy disruptions was removed earlier this week.Washington County Public Schools in Maryland are dismissing students two-and-a half hours early Friday in anticipation of potential disruptions related to the convoys.Fencing that was erected around the U.S.
Capitol ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address has been removed.Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Maryland Gov.
Larry Hogan have been receiving briefings on the convoys. Chris Rodriguez, Director of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency in D.C., says the District has been preparing for several weeks.