Lanes Open in Both Directions at Alberta Border Protest

Protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 mandates gather as a truck convoy blocks the highway at the U.S. border crossing in Coutts, Alta., Canada, on Feb. 2, 2022. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

Protesters using their trucks and cars to block the main U.S. border crossing in Coutts, Alberta have made some room to allow traffic through.

One lane in each direction has been cleared as protesters moved their vehicles over to the right side of Highway 4 after an agreement for a partial pullback was reached on Feb. 2.