A massive protest has practically closed down the highway (Autopista Duarte) leading into Santo Domingo. Traffic is backed up from Pedro Brandt (Kilometer 25) to Villa Altagracia (Kilometer 45). Regular army troups have been called in to restore order and open the road. The protest started around noon today when protesters from communities bordering the highway threw burning tires and debris on the road, protesting lack of water and electricity.