During a virtual public information meeting, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) updated the Windsor-Detroit community on the status of the request, which started in 2020.
That is when the Detroit International Bridge Company (DIBC) first asked for regulatory permission to allow transports carrying flammable liquids and corrosive substances on the bridge.
In November 2023, MDOT released “a hazardous material route registry study and report for the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit.”
In summary, it found while there is a “small difference” in state-wide risk by permitting the request, MDOT officials say it’s not significant enough “to make a compelling case for or against” the DIBC request.
According to MDOT officials, federal law requires they issue a final recommendation within 18 months.
At a virtual public meeting this week some Detroit residents who live near the bridge spoke out against the request.
Cinthya Casillas told MDOT she has “many concerns” including …