The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel announced today that it will close for nonessential cars and trucks, effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 21.
Trade and those workers deemed “essential” and with required documentation will not be affected, and the tunnel will remain open for their use.
Meanwhile, two other changes are being implemented as part of the effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19):
- DWT will no longer accept CASH from Detroit to Windsor, starting at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 21. Travelers will be able to pay via their Nexpress account, which can be opened at www.dwtunnel.com/NEXPRESS; by credit card on readers mounted on the exterior of each tollbooth; or by the DWT mobile app (search for NEXPRESS on the app store of your choice).
- Transit Windsor’s tunnel bus service will stop service as of 8 p.m. March 19.
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will continue to keep the news media updated as details emerge about the duration of the travel restrictions.
As a reminder, the tunnel will be closing overnight tonight, March 19, from 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. for work tied to the tunnel’s ongoing $22 million renovation project. This closure is not related to the coronavirus.
Travelers can get real-time updates and traffic information online at www.dwtunnel.com or on Twitter @DetWinTunnel.