CLEVELAND (WJW) — Ramps close to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport have been blocked Saturday afternoon beginning round 3 p.m. resulting from a reported protest.
Though the ramps reopened, a legislation enforcement presence was on scene for some time afterward, as seen on Ohio Division of Transportation/OHGO camera footage.
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On the time, ODOT described the shutdown as an “different incident,” however FOX 8 digicam crews have been in a position to get footage of individuals standing subsequent to parked automobiles, some holding Palestinian flags.
The 2 blockages have been at ramp I-480 Westbound to SR-237 Southbound and ramp I-71 Southbound to SR-237 Southbound.
Cleveland police launched the next assertion saying they have been conscious of a protest:
“The Division of Police is conscious of a protest caravan impeding visitors on I-480 close to the Airport. We’re actively working to resolve the state of affairs in coordination with legislation enforcement companions to make sure the security of all concerned. We encourage commuters to make use of different routes to ease visitors congestion. Additional updates will likely be offered as wanted.”
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A Cleveland Automotive Caravan 4Palestine occasion had been planned for Saturday afternoon.
The airport reported on X round 4 p.m. that “no impacts to flights have been reported” and thanked vacationers for his or her persistence.
Some within the automotive caravan have been then seen transferring towards downtown Cleveland, as seen on OHGO cameras:
The Ohio State Freeway Patrol additionally confirmed to FOX 8 that they’re monitoring the protest:
“We’re conscious of and are monitoring the state of affairs. Troopers are at present helping with visitors management in and across the space,” a spokesperson stated.
By 6:30 p.m., Cleveland police reported the caravan had damaged up.
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