Canada Crossings - The Tunnel

RobA

Veteran Expediter
Charter Member
I ran a load to Canada yesterday. It cost me $13, in a van, which meant a $12 payment, from the $25 paid. As it took a full 2 hours to get from Windsor to Detroit, I think that's not worth it for $12. The potential for problems with brokers, added to the bridge traffic, makes Canada even less desireable- and I happen to like Canada!

I snagged this from the PII thread.I believe I am quoting Cheri.
Is there any commercial traffic through the tunnel anymore?
Back in 1975; the Windsor Detroit Tunnel was a "shortcut" around the Ambassador Bridge.
There was, at the time, a 12 foot height restriction, but steel haulers used the tunnel. Greyhound bus also cleared their express traffic there too.

I know there is the ferry; but I believe it is expensive and you need a reservation.

Just some random Dog Days of August thoughts.
 

highway star

Veteran Expediter
Owner/Operator
I would sometimes use it to go back to the States if I had BRASS, a 321, or I was empty. Sometimes it would be jammed up with 4 wheelers and you would'nt save much time. If there is a problem with your clearence you get sent to the bridge. PAPS and FAST can't be used there.
 
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