Temporary Closure of LaSalle Causeway for Marine Navigation Channel
LaSalle, Ontario – November 12, 2024
The LaSalle Causeway will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic from Monday, November 13, 2024, at 7:00 AM until Tuesday, November 14, 2024, at 7:00 PM to facilitate the opening of the marine navigation channel.
The closure is necessary to allow large vessels to pass through the newly widened channel, which is part of a major infrastructure project to improve navigation and safety on the Detroit River.
During the closure, motorists are advised to use the nearby Ambassador Bridge or the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel as alternate routes.
Detour Information
- Eastbound traffic: Take Riverside Drive to the Ambassador Bridge.
- Westbound traffic: Take Huron Church Road to the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel.
Emergency Services
Emergency vehicles will be able to cross the causeway during the closure, but motorists are asked to yield to emergency personnel.
Pedestrian and Cyclist Access
Pedestrians and cyclists will be permitted to cross the causeway during the closure, but they are advised to be aware of increased marine traffic in the area.
Timeline
- Monday, November 13, 2024, 7:00 AM: Causeway closure begins.
- Tuesday, November 14, 2024, 7:00 PM: Causeway reopens to traffic.
Additional Information
- For the latest updates on the causeway closure, visit the City of LaSalle website: www.cityoflasalle.ca/en/live/infrastructure-construction-projects/lasalle-causeway-reconstruction.aspx
- For more information on the Detroit River marine navigation channel widening project, visit the Canadian Coast Guard website: www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/eng/CCG/Mar-Sec/Mar-Nav/Notices
The City of LaSalle apologizes for any inconvenience this closure may cause and appreciates the patience and cooperation of the community.
Temporary closure of LaSalle Causeway so marine navigation channel can open
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