ambassador bridge

Hazardous Materials Ban On Bridge Could Be Lifted

The Michigan Department of Transportation has recommended lifting a ban on trucking hazardous materials across the Ambassador Bridge that connects the U.S. and Canada.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/09

Michigan Matters: Roads, Bridges & The Boston Marathon Bombing

This week on Michigan Matters, the all-star roundtable discusses Gov. Rick Snyder’s outlined budget to raise taxes to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads and the effort to build a second bridge from Detroit to Canada and tackle the tough question of our nation’s safety in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.

CBS 62–2013/04/19

Michigan Borders On Alert After Boston Marathon Bombings

Operators of the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit/Windsor tunnel declined to discuss security measures, but say they’re closely following the bombings.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/15

Gov. Rick Snyder speaks about the bridge project, Friday, in Detroit. (credit: Sandra McNeil/WWJ)

New Windsor-Detroit Bridge Gets US Approval

The long-awaited presidential permit from Washington D.C. to build a second bridge over the Detroit River has finally been granted.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/12

Daily Show Pokes Fun At Detroit Bridge Debate

Michigan is the butt of the joke when a credulous correspondent from the show asked Shabazz, a soccer mom, Tea Party member, and Canadian officials to explain why anyone would oppose a free bridge from Canada.

CBS Detroit–2013/01/10

Dispute Over Name Tags Causes Huge Backups At US-Canada Border Crossings

Officials say motorists traveling from Michigan to Canada Wednesday should prepare for long delays at the border because of disorder over name tags.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/12

The Detroit River separates Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. (Credit: Hamish Blair/Getty Images for Red Bull Air Race)

Gov. Snyder To Talk Up New Bridge In Canada

Gov. Rick Snyder is returning to Canada to discuss the plans for a second bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, nearly six months after signing a deal to build the Canadian-financed span and three weeks after getting a vote of confidence from Michigan residents.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/24