A group of protesters forced the closure of a Highway 417 ramp in Ottawa on Tuesday morning.
Ottawa fire says on social media that crews are on scene at Hwy. 417 and Woodroffe Avenue after activists climbed a sign above the road.
Two protesters were seen holding signs for the group Last Generation Canada, who are calling for the creation of a national firefighting agency to fight growing forest fires.
A press release from the activist group says protesters plan to demonstrate on eastbound and westbound signs towards the Pinecrest Road and Nepean Street exit and the Woodroffe Avenue and Nepean Street exit.
The group has conducted shutdowns of other key bridges and intersections throughout Ottawa.
Ottawa Fire Services says there are activists climbing other road signs in the area and are responding.
Ontario Provincial Police are also on scene removing protesters from at least one sign.
The Highway 417 westbound off-ramp at Woodroffe Avenue remains closed as firefighters and police clear the area. There is heavy traffic on westbound Highway 417 and drivers should expect heavy delays.