Special branch police forces have removed a barricade that had blocked most traffic to the street that passes in front of the Nobel Peace Prize winner's lakeside home, as well as a "No entry" sign.

"The barrier was lifted for the convenience of cars that want to pass down the road," a home affairs ministry official told AFP.

"Now taxis can use this road from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm," he said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy, said they did not expect much change to result from the removal of the barrier, as security forces were still guarding both her home and the surrounding area.

"I cannot say she will be freed because of this," party spokesman U Lwin said. "I think it was because of traffic jams."

Myanmar has come under mounting international pressure to make good on its promises of democratic reform, and a regional envoy has insisted on visiting Aung San Suu Kyi during an eventual trip to the country.