The Detroit Free Press Marathon is back. Here's what it means for Windsor roads and border crossings
Anyone heading to downtown Windsor, Ont., or across the border on Sunday morning, take note: closures are in effect due to the Detroit Free Press Marathon.
The unique cross-border event, which includes multiple races like a half-marathon and a 5K, will see thousands of participants begin and end their races in Detroit.
For the international events, the route extends into Windsor via the Ambassador Bridge. Participants will head to the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel via Riverside Drive.
While the Ambassador Bridge will remain open to traffic, the tunnel will be closed in both directions from 6:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. ET.
Road closures on the Canadian side will begin at 6 a.m. and impacted streets will be closed to vehicles until about 10:15 a.m.
The following routes will be closed:
Huron Church Road (from the Ambassador Bridge to Riverside Drive).
Riverside Drive (from Huron Church Road to Goyeau Street).
Goyeau Street (from Riverside Drive to Park Street).
Park Street (from Goyeau Street to Ouellette Avenue).
