ONE person was arrested following a brief protest on the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge on Thursday morning.

Approximately six people blocked southbound lanes on the bridge just after 7 a.m., causing a minor car collision and disrupting rush-hour traffic. VPD officers quickly responded to clear protestors from the bridge and get traffic moving again.

“Demonstrators who block vital pieces of infrastructure, like bridges and major intersections, put themselves in danger and create a safety risk for the rest of the public,” said Constable Tania Visintin. “We know these incidents frustrate the public, and we thank everyone for their patience while VPD responded to this protest.”

A 24-year-old woman was taken to jail on charges of mischief and intimidated on a roadway.