Part of Palmetto Expressway shut down because of protesters

Source: WPLG

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – The Palmetto Expressway was closed in both directions between Coral Way and Southwest 8th Street on Tuesday afternoon as a group of protesters took to the streets in solidarity with the people of Cuba.

The Palmetto southbound has reopened at the Dolphin Expressway, while northbound remains closed at Coral Way, with all traffic forced to exit, according to Total Traffic Miami.

Florida Highway Patrol cars have been at the scene, and drivers are urged to avoid the area.

Florida’s Turnpike can be used as an alternate route.

Thousands of Cuban Americans have gathered in South Florida since Sunday in support of Cubans who joined street marches against high prices, food shortages and COVID-19 conditions on the island. Such unsanctioned protests are extremely rare, and Cuban police have been out in force to control them.

The United States Coast Guard in Miami has been monitoring any activity aimed at increasing “unsafe and illegal” crossings between Florida and Cuba.

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