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Dec 16, 20160

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The blockade was imposed at the Backwater Bridge, the site of a violent clash in November between law enforcement and protesters opposing the $3.7 billion Dakota Access Pipeline construction because of environmental concerns.

"The blockade has been a serious issue for our people as it cuts us off from the shortest route to major hospitals and other emergency services," Archambault said on Wednesday. North Dakota Oil Spill © AP Photo/ Scott Stockdill Large Oil Leak in North Dakota Confirms Water Protectors’ Fears Archambault also called on protesters, who are still at the main encampment, to respect officials conducting maintenance and repairs on the bridge.