A public demonstration in Philadelphia led to the partial shutdown of I-676 westbound in Center City. Dozens of arrests were made as protesters blocked the roadway, causing closures and detours. The protest, which included almost 70 demonstrators, was part of a #ShutItDown4Palestine march where signs protesting violence overseas were displayed. The demonstration has since concluded, and road closures are being lifted.
Over 50 arrests were made after a large demonstration temporarily shut down parts of Interstate 676 westbound in Center City on Saturday. A crowd of people blocked the roadway with signs protesting violence overseas. https://t.co/MsZgJSgPWV
JUST IN: Almost 70 demonstrators were arrested in a #ShutItDown4Palestine march in Philadelphia where hundreds of demonstrators took to a portion of Interstate 676, blocking traffic, according to officials. https://t.co/sxdpKVuI1n
Multiple people were arrested following a protest that disrupted the traffic flow on westbound I-676 at Broad Street Saturday afternoon, according to police. https://t.co/5GhTq0r6DD
Traffic Alert Update: The demonstration in 676 WB at Broad St has concluded. Road closures and detours are lifting.
Dozens of arrests were made after a large demonstration partially shut down Interstate 676 westbound in Center City on Saturday. https://t.co/WZGeqdUHgR
A group of protesters blocked I-676 in Philadelphia on Saturday, according to officials. All lanes on the eastbound side have been closed. https://t.co/fUnENhtcOE
#Traffic Public demonstration partially shuts down I-676 westbound in Center City https://t.co/e3l0rS6btR