Protest In El Segundo Causing Traffic Delays In The South Bay

EL SEGUNDO, CA — People are protesting in El Segundo, causing some traffic delays Monday afternoon in the South Bay region, police report.

People are walking westbound on Rosecrans Avenue, from Aviation Boulevard, according to the El Segundo Police Department.

Police are advising motorists to avoid the area.

This is a developing story. Check back with Patch for more information.

- City News Service and Patch Staffer Nicole Charky contributed to this report.

Mini protest stopped me in traffic in El Segundo/Manhattan Beach. Proud of these young folks for getting the proper permits.

Def put my fist in the air and honked.
— V.M.C. (@TheVickster) June 22, 2020

ESPD is monitoring a marching protest currently westbound Rosecrans Ave from Aviation Blvd. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area due to traffic congestion and street closures.
— El Segundo Police (@elsegundopd) June 22, 2020

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