09 Apr 2024 | 02:16 PM UTC
Honduras: Protesters block CA-5 Highway near El Durazno on April 9
Protesters block CA-5 Highway near El Durazno, Honduras, on April 9. Disruptions ongoing. Seek alternative routes.
Protesters are blocking all lanes of the CA-5 Highway near El Durazno on April 9. The demonstrators are demanding improvements to healthcare treatments in the region. The CA-5 Highway links Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula.
Disruptions to traffic are likely to continue in the coming hours; passengers traveling to Palmerola International Airport (XPL) or Toncontin Airport (TGU) could face delays. 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 police to dismantle them before proceeding. Comply with directives given by authorities.
