Encampments once under Free Bridge move along the Rivanna Trail

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – The area under Free Bridge is still bare after it was cleaned out by Charlottesville Police Department last week, but people’s tents have made their way further into the Rivanna Trail.

“It’s getting worse and worse out here as more people close their hearts and don’t even care,” said Joshua Ballou, a Charlottesville advocate.

Last week, the encampment under the bridge was removed — with Charlottesville police citing health and safety concerns regarding flooding in the area…

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