The Joint Services tonight said that following a directive from Commander-in-Chief, President Donald Ramotar it has secured the approach to Linden via the Kara Kara Bridge and roadway.
In a statement, it said that in an operation commencing at 0400h today the Joint Services moved into the location, dispersed the protestors mobilized on site and took control of the bridge and roadway.
“Earth moving equipment was deployed and commenced the removal of logs and other debris from the bridge and roadway. By 0545h the Joint Services had completed clearing the bridge, opening the road corridor and informing the Commander-in-Chief.
“The bridge and roadway have been secured by a detachment, but small pockets of debris may still be encountered. The Joint Services will however continue to clear as they are in place, in order to maintain the site open to vehicular traffic to and from the Linden community.
“The Joint Services will, as instructed, maintain the road corridor open for the use of the Linden community.”
Throughout the day, Lindeners protested against the actions of the Joint Services and restored blockades to some of the arteries.
The clearing of the Kara Kara bridge still doesn’t relieve the pressure on Mahdia and Lethem as there is another blockade across the bridge in Wismar obstructing traffic to those areas.
