The Michigan Department of Transportation has closed the westbound I-94/I-69 connector ramp from M-25 (Pine Grove Avenue) near the Blue Water Bridge—one of the busiest land crossings between Ontario and the United States—between 16 and 19 January 2026 for pavement repairs. Travel Michigan issued an alert warning of potential backups for vehicles heading into Canada and advising drivers to use detours via Pine Grove and Griswold Street or consider the Walpole Island Ferry (currently itself under repair) as an alternate crossing. (bluewater.org)
The closure coincides with winter freight peaks, prompting logistics companies to reroute time-sensitive shipments through the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor or the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie. Carriers report delays of up to 45 minutes during afternoon peaks. Canadian Customs has deployed additional officers to manage surges once vehicles clear U.S. inspection. (bluewater.org)
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Business travelers should factor extra travel time into itineraries and monitor @MDOT_BWB on X (Twitter) for hourly wait-time updates. NEXUS and FAST lanes remain open but are subject to the same detours. (bluewater.org)
MDOT says the connector will reopen before the Monday evening commuter rush, but further overnight lane closures are planned later in February. Companies with cross-border work crews should sign up for bridge-operator email alerts to stay ahead of additional disruptions. (bluewater.org)
The closure coincides with winter freight peaks, prompting logistics companies to reroute time-sensitive shipments through the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor or the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie. Carriers report delays of up to 45 minutes during afternoon peaks. Canadian Customs has deployed additional officers to manage surges once vehicles clear U.S. inspection. (bluewater.org)
For travelers who discover at the last minute that their passport or other documentation isn’t in perfect order, VisaHQ can expedite Canadian eTAs, U.S. visas, and a wide range of travel permits entirely online. Its real-time application tracking and 24/7 support—available at https://www.visahq.com/canada/—help business drivers and passengers avoid wasted trips to the border and keep shipments on schedule, a big advantage when detours and unexpected closures already threaten tight timelines.
Business travelers should factor extra travel time into itineraries and monitor @MDOT_BWB on X (Twitter) for hourly wait-time updates. NEXUS and FAST lanes remain open but are subject to the same detours. (bluewater.org)
MDOT says the connector will reopen before the Monday evening commuter rush, but further overnight lane closures are planned later in February. Companies with cross-border work crews should sign up for bridge-operator email alerts to stay ahead of additional disruptions. (bluewater.org)
