Protesters against health measures are still blocking traffic from the United States Thursday morning at the Ambassador Bridge, a strategic trade link between Ontario and Michigan.
Police say in the other direction, those using the bridge to go to the United States should expect significant delays. Motorists were advised to avoid the approaches to the bridge due to the protest which continued on Thursday.
The protest on the Canadian side of this bridge that connects Windsor and Detroit began last Monday. A man was arrested on Wednesday for dangerous driving.
The bridge is considered the busiest international commercial land border crossing in North America.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he and his Ontario counterpart, Doug Ford, were working to bring the situation under control in Windsor and Ottawa, where a similar protest has dragged on for nearly two weeks.
Automaker Ford of Canada is operating its Oakville and Windsor plants at reduced capacity on Thursday, saying the bridge disruption could have a widespread impact on automakers on both sides of the border.
Meanwhile, automaker Stellantis says its U.S. and Canadian factories cut second shifts Wednesday night, due to parts shortages caused by the bridge closure.
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