Toronto Police closed to gates to the G20 Summit security perimeter, also known as the “yellow zone”, at 5:58 p.m. Friday, June 25, as a result of security concerns.
A 2,000-person strong march is currently snaking its way down University Avenue and some protesters/activists are purportedly aiming to reach the eight-foot tall fence.
The off-limits area is bounded by Bay and York streets to the east, Wellington Street West to the north, Windsor Street, Blue Jays Way and Rees Street to the west and Lake Shore and Bremner boulevards to the south.
Photo identification will be mandatory for anyone entering this zone from late Friday, June 25 until Sunday, June 27.
A highly secure RCMP “red zone” will also surround the immediate area near the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
The Integrated Security Unit – comprised of members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Peel Regional Police, and the Canadian Armed Forces – always intended to close the gates Friday evening.