VIDEO: Protest closes down many streets around Square One in Mississauga
Published February 25, 2024 at 3:57 pm
Peel Regional Police are advising motorists to be aware of potential traffic disruptions this afternoon, particularly near major highways close to Square One in Mississauga, as protests are taking place.
Police tweeted via X (formerly Twitter) shortly before 3:30 p.m., alerting residents and individuals in the area to an ongoing demonstration, leading to increased police presence aimed at helping with traffic flow.
Authorities did not specify what demonstrations are happening in their tweet, though there have been numerous public protests across the GTA and beyond last year and into 2024, primarily focused on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Many streets near and along Square One have reportedly been blocked off including Burnhamthorpe Road.
Recent videos posted on X by users show large gatherings of people waving Palestinian flags and engaging in chants.
Police shut down part of Burnhamthorpe Road in anticipation of Palestinian march.
Freedom protesters are assured this has nothing to do with them. #cdnpoli #Mississauga #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/QTXxhqhnju
— Caryma Sa’d – Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) February 25, 2024
Additionally, all on-ramps and off-ramps connecting to Highway 403 from Highway 10 have been closed by police.
End the #genocide now from the heart of #Mississauga #Palestine pic.twitter.com/70ZribqDZW
— Hossam Hammady (@hammady) February 25, 2024
The protests initiated near Highway 10, with some activity observed near Square One’s bus terminal where flags were reportedly seen.
— Caryma Sa’d – Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) February 25, 2024
Peel police have not specified a timeline for when the protest is expected conclude or when the roads are anticipated to reopen for motorists.
Drivers are urged to use alternate routes for the time being.
Rally at Celebration Square to demand ceasefire and urgent attention to humanitarian crises in Gaza. #cdnpoli #Mississauga #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania pic.twitter.com/jTddhJBY5m
— Caryma Sa’d – Lawyer + Political Satirist (@CarymaRules) February 25, 2024
More information to follow as it becomes available.
INsauga's Editorial Standards and PoliciesTRAFFIC ALERT:
-Area of Celebration Square in #Mississauga.
-PRP present to assist with traffic flow for an ongoing demonstration.
-Intermittent road closures may occur in the SQ1 area.
-Please use alternate routes.
-Will provide update when area is clear.— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) February 25, 2024