Students protesters block Champlain bridge

Commuters in the South Shore were in for a surprise when they reached the Champlain bridge early this morning.

About 200 student protesters blocked the Montreal-bound side of the bridge in ongoing pressure tactics against tuition hikes.

According to CTV, cinder blocks were placed across the entrance ramp from Route 132 to the bridge. Surete de Quebec officers were present, monitoring the situation and preventing motorists from getting through.

The students were holding the symbolic red sqare as well as a banner that read "Stop the cuts, give us our dues."

Bus service from the South Shore was not affected since the busses use a counterflow lane on the opposite side of the bridge.

By 8:35 am, the protest ended and drivers were allowed through.