Traffic entering Canada across the Ambassador Bridge linking Windsor, Ont., to Detroit has been blocked by protesters at the start of the Monday evening rush.
Protesters began blocking traffic entering Canada across the Ambassador Bridge linking Windsor, Ont., to Detroit as the Monday evening rush began.
The demonstrators are waving Canadian flags and have slogans on their vehicles demanding an end to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Similar scenes played out across Canada this past weekend as convoys of vehicles blocked city streets and highways.
The Ambassador Bridge is one of the busiest international land border crossings in Canada and a major route for transport trucks.
This is the scene at the Ambassador bridge crossing. Canada bound traffic stopped by protesters – seems like US bound is still flowing. @CBCWindsor pic.twitter.com/e5OhADRX0D
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) told motorists Monday afternoon to cross into Detroit from Windsor using the tunnel, which was not blocked. The agency said commercial trucks should reroute to Sarnia’s Bluewater Bridge.
Some traffic is moving slowly into canada. I’m told they are letting some traffic through – one lane on the right. @cbcwindsor pic.twitter.com/0Ce6iwgEu9
On the Ambassador Bridge, protesters told CBC News one lane of traffic has been left open for motorists to use to cross into Canada.
Windsor police confirmed the exit from the bridge onto Huron Church Road, both northbound and southbound, was “temporarily interrupted.”
Our officers continue to work hard to keep the flow of traffic moving along Huron Church Rd., as well as ensuring order and public safety. Pls. avoid the area or find alternate route, if possible. We encourage everyone to be patient and respectful.
Police advised people to avoid the area if possible, and said officers were working to “restore the orderly flow of traffic in the safest manner possible.”
A spokesperson for Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens said the mayor’s office won’t be issuing a comment on the matter on Monday, as it’s an active situation involving an international border crossing.
Traffic entering Canada across the Ambassador Bridge linking Windsor, Ont., to Detroit has been blocked by protesters at the start of the Monday evening rush.Traffic entering Canada across the Ambassador Bridge on Monday afternoon has been stopped by a protest. (Jacob Barker/CBC)Protesters began blocking traffic entering Canada across the Ambassador Bridge linking Windsor, Ont., to Detroit as the Monday evening rush began. The demonstrators are waving Canadian flags and have slogans on their vehicles demanding an end to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Similar scenes played out across Canada this past weekend as convoys of vehicles blocked city streets and highways. The Ambassador Bridge is one of the busiest international land border crossings in Canada and a major route for transport trucks. This is the scene at the Ambassador bridge crossing. Canada bound traffic stopped by protesters – seems like US bound is still flowing. @CBCWindsor pic.twitter.com/e5OhADRX0D—@JacobBarkerCBC The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) told motorists Monday afternoon to cross into Detroit from Windsor using the tunnel, which was not blocked. The agency said commercial trucks should reroute to Sarnia’s Bluewater Bridge. Some traffic is moving slowly into canada. I’m told they are letting some traffic through – one lane on the right. @cbcwindsor pic.twitter.com/0Ce6iwgEu9—@JacobBarkerCBC On the Ambassador Bridge, protesters told CBC News one lane of traffic has been left open for motorists to use to cross into Canada. Windsor police confirmed the exit from the bridge onto Huron Church Road, both northbound and southbound, was “temporarily interrupted.” Our officers continue to work hard to keep the flow of traffic moving along Huron Church Rd., as well as ensuring order and public safety. Pls. avoid the area or find alternate route, if possible. We encourage everyone to be patient and respectful.—@WindsorPolice Police advised people to avoid the area if possible, and said officers were working to “restore the orderly flow of traffic in the safest manner possible.” A spokesperson for Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens said the mayor’s office won’t be issuing a comment on the matter on Monday, as it’s an active situation involving an international border crossing.