For the first time since Feb. 24, the Highway 6 bypass in Caledonia will be open to traffic again.

Haldimand County OPP says demonstrators are clearing their barricade area after weeks of blocking the road in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs opposing construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline.

'A sign of good faith'

A statement sent to CBC by Colleen Davis on behalf of the Haudenosaunee of the Grand River says the demonstrators are leaving "as a united collective and a sign of good faith."

With the barricade removed, those protesting will now move to Kanonhstaton — the former Douglas Creek Estates lands — which was the site of a months-long standoff in 2006.

"We are committed to protecting our lands, water and resources from the ongoing extraction by industries and the Canadian government," the statement reads, adding thanks for supporters.

"We are not ending our solidarity with Wet'suwet'en, as we are still ready to act with our brothers and sisters across the territories."

'Tear down this blockade,' said MPP

The Ministry of Transportation will also be removing its concrete barriers Friday, police say, and the road should reopen following "a complete inspection of the road and bridges" along the Highway 6 bypass.

"The OPP thanks everyone for their patience during this road closure," police said in a media release.

Police warned the protesters on March 10 that they could face charges if they didn't clear the road. The notice didn't include a deadline.

On March 16, a post on the Facebook page Idle No More Hamilton called for "bodies, livestreamers and legal support," saying arrests were imminent.

"Water protectors and allies are needed," it said.

Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett stood up at Queen's Park last week and asked for helping removing the roadblock, saying it was hurting Caledonia businesses.

"We respect the rights of a peaceful protest, but enough is enough," he said then. "Tear down this blockade."