[DetroitNews] A protest against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions in Canada spread across the border Monday, sparking traffic delays as a convoy lined up on the Ambassador Bridge for hours, the first sign demonstrations could affect the United States.
| He estimated the mandates left 30-50% of truckers on the U.S. ineligible to cross. |
The bridge to Canada in Detroit eventually shut down by nightfall, the Michigan Department of Transportation tweeted at 8:50 p.m.
The backups at what is touted as the nation's busiest international border crossing sparked concern among transportation leaders about the impact amid COVID-led supply chain and staffing shortages on Michigan businesses relying on transported goods. |