Officials closed the Vine Street Expressway between I-76 and I-95 as people gathered to protest racism and police brutality.
[Ads /]
The group was demanding the resignation of Mayor Jim Kenney after saying it did not accept "the city's late, insincere apologies for the brutal attacks on peaceful protesters."
Chopper 6 overhead as protesters spill onto 676, shutting down highway Sunday afternoon
It was on I-676 where weeks ago Philadelphia police officers tear-gassed several individuals, protesting the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
[Ads /]
The highway was reopened around 3:30 p.m. Officials said to expect residual delays in the area.