Portage la Prairie RCMP are looking for the people responsible for setting up a fake barricade on the Trans Canada Highway, at the Highway 13 junction.

It happened early Saturday morning, and caused traffic to be backed up for about half a kilometre.

The police believe pylons and other material used in the barricade were taken from nearby construction areas.

The Mounties are concerned, because there's potential for a serious mishap.

If you have any information, call the RCMP, at 204-857-4445, or Crimestoppers, at 1-800-222-8477, or here, or text "TIPMAN" to CRIMES (274637).