Traffic is slow at the Kapfsarm roadblock enroute to Hosea Kutako International Airport as motorists head north and to other destinations for the festive season.

Holidaymakers are leaving the city to reach their destinations in time for Christmas Eve celebrations with family and loved ones.

The Okapuka roadblock has seen heavy traffic, keeping law enforcement officials on high alert.

NBC reporter NH !Noabeb visited the roadblock to provide an update.