Pipeline protests blocking traffic on key route into downtown Vancouver

Just one day after hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Vancouver, a smaller group has gathered in the Hastings-Sunrise area.

Dozens of people are currently protesting at the intersection of Hastings Street and Clark Drive, blocking traffic into downtown and into the Vancouver Port in the process.

Stand with #Unistoten action in Vancouver has shut down a critical transportation corridor at Clark and Hastings; closing access to downtown and to the Ports. Canada disrupts Indigenous economies we disrupt Canada’s economy! pic.twitter.com/mAFlMSzxNF

— Against Displacement (@stopdisplacemnt) January 9, 2019

Numerous posts on social media have captured pictures of the small-scale protest, some even calling for more people to join.

The port of Vancouver has been closed in support of the unistoten, in rejection of the illegal military action of the state against land defenders there. Non port traffic is being divirted. Say no to this crime! Join us at hastings and Clark!#unistoten #WetsuwetenStrong pic.twitter.com/CaOBngt0To

— ｋｅｖｏｒｋｉａｎ_ｒｏｃｋｗｅｌｌ (@deadnessdarling) January 9, 2019

Hastings and Clark. join if you can. #Unistoten #wetsuwetenstrong pic.twitter.com/3aaJ45BBWa

— David Knights Cowling (@AprilFoolsChild) January 9, 2019

We are at Clark and Hastings – join us to disrupt capital production across colonial boarders #Wetsuwetenstrong #TheTimeisNow #notrespass pic.twitter.com/I3eTzy62rT

— Against Displacement (@stopdisplacemnt) January 9, 2019

we’re blocking access to the port at Clark and Hastings so come down to support if you can! #Unistoten #Wetsuweten #Wetsuwetenstrong #Wedzinkwa pic.twitter.com/a1C0U8QeDj

— Mercedes Eng (@innercitykitty) January 9, 2019

Translink has told Daily Hive that as a result of the protests, four different bus routes are being redirected – the 14, 16, 20, and 95 B-line – although the detours are fairly close to their pre-existing routes.

Riders are warned that although the delays aren’t significant as of yet, extra time while commuting is optimal.

Daily Hive has reached out to the Vancouver Police Department for further details and is awaiting comment.

Pipeline protests blocking traffic on key route into downtown Vancouver (PHOTOS)

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