08 Apr 2024 | 01:26 PM UTC
Dominican Republic: Protesters block Autopista del Nordeste near El Naranjal Toll on April 8
Protesters block traffic near El Naranjal Toll on Autopista del Nordeste, which links Santo Domingo and Samana, Dominican Republic, April 8.
Protesters are blocking traffic near El Naranjal Toll on Autopista del Nordeste (Highway 7, DR-7), which links Santo Domingo and Samana, on April 8. Participants are blocking the route with burning debris. The demonstrators are demanding repairs to the highway and lower toll fees.
Authorities will likely deploy to the demonstration site. Clashes are possible if security forces try to disperse protesters.
Avoid protests as a precaution. Plan on transit disruptions and seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted area. Do not attempt to pass through protestor-erected roadblocks. Wait for the police to dismantle them before proceeding. Comply with directives given by authorities.
