Roads along with schools along the Hohola freeway leading up to Murray Barracks in Port Moresby city, are closed off this morning indefinitely after soldiers staged a protest, blocking off all roads passing along near the barracks.

It was confirmed that roads in the area were blocked overnight after soldiers staged a protest at Murray Barracks over alleged corrupt practices in the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF).

The action reportedly stemmed from allegations of corruption linked to the recent recruitment exercise, prompting heightened security and restricted access around the military installation.

Several schools in the vicinity announced immediate closures, sending students home shortly after arriving on the school property.

Ted Diro Primary school, situated inside Murray Barracks, was empty this morning while at Hohola Demonstration Primary School, students were seen leaving the school premises around 9am.

While movement restrictions remained in place, there were no confirmed reports of violence at this time as police maintain presence in the area.

Authorities are yet to release a formal statement detailing when normal access to the area will resume.

The closure affected major transport routes. Commuters were turned back at roadblocks, while public transport services were diverted to alternative routes. Long queues formed at surrounding intersections as motorists sought ways around the restricted zone.

Current public safety roadblocks maintained by police are at the following points leading to Murray barracks:

1. Boroko roundabout

2. Hohola PNG power

3. Badili service station

4. Foodland near Paradise hospital

It's advisable to avoid these areas, due to the uncertainty surrounding the current issue at hand. The situation remains fluid, with residents advised to avoid the affected routes until further notice.