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is one of several U.S. convoys organized online and modeled on
the recent Canadian truckers’ protests that shut down the
U.S.-Canadian border.
The group is expected to pass through St. Louis on their way to
the Indianapolis area and eventually to Washington, D.C.
The main trucker convoy, known as the People’s Convoy, started
in California last week with hopes of reaching D.C. by the
weekend to protest vaccine and other pandemic-related mandates.
Other convoys of varying sizes have also been reported, but some
have already pulled the plug due to low participation.
Illinois State Police are asking all motorists to be mindful of
increased traffic congestions in order to prevent traffic delays
and crashes.
“Illinois State Troopers are dedicated to ensuring the motoring
public is safe, including those traveling through Illinois as
part of a peaceful protest,” said ISP Division of Patrol Colonel
Margret McGreal. “We are in contact with organizers and
anticipate the convoys will enter Illinois and are able to
travel safely along with other motorists on our roadways.”
ISP has softened its tone. Last weekend, ISP warned truckers of
possible criminal conduct if they caused traffic snarls in any
way.
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