UPDATE: An earlier protest has ended earlier than expected.

Earlier:

RCMP Manitoba expected a blockade to continue into the evening.

On Highway 75 in both the north and southbound lanes, a group of protestors were demonstrating. Authorities say the block is three kms south of Morris.

"Traffic is getting through very slowly. Expect delays," RCMP Manitoba tweets.

Officers remained at the scene asking drivers to slow down and stay safe.

 

Protestors are blocking both north and southbound lanes of Highway 75, 3 kms south of Morris. Traffic is getting through very slowly. Expect delays. Blockade expected to last until early this evening. #rcmpmb are on scene. Slow down and stay safe

— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) October 9, 2020