It’s a change opposed by City of Windsor officials, but one that’s happened all the same.
The Michigan Department of Transportation has officially approved the request Detroit International Bridge Company to allow some hazmat cargo to cross the Ambassador Bridge.
That has sparked worries about an environmental disaster in the Detroit River, or worse.
The change follows a technical study commissioned in June 2021, and months of consultation concerning class 3 and 8 restrictions on the bridge.
The approval reviewed the fire suppression system and spill mitigation measures in place on the bridge. Safety measures include ensuring that hazmat transport occurs in off-peak hours and with the assistance of truck escorts.
Speaking on CTV Windsor’s sister station AM800, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens took aim at the federal government, claiming it is failing to act to manage the heightened hazmat risk. “They wanna just look the other way and say well it’s not our …