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Politics & Government
6:11 pm
Mon August 27, 2012

Michigan election board deadlocks on bridge ballot proposal

Credit Elaine Ezekiel / Michigan Radio
The New International Trade Crossing would span the Detroit River. A Michigan election board deadlocked on a ballot proposal measure today that could put up a roadblock for the new trade crossing.

The Board of State Canvassers deadlocks on the ballot proposal that would require public votes to construct a new international bridge. The measure is backed by the owners of the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit, who are trying to block a competing bridge. They could now go to court to get on the ballot.

Investigative
5:15 pm
Thu July 12, 2012

Detroit Windsor Tunnel closing bad; bridge closing much worse

Credit user Mikerussell from Wikimedia Commons
Ambassador Bridge closure would affect Michigan's economy.

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A reported bomb threat closed the Detroit Windsor Tunnel today for several hours. Almost all of the tunnel’s traffic is passenger cars. Traffic was diverted to the only other alternative to cross the border, the Ambassador Bridge. Congestion slowed traffic.

It was certainly an inconvenience for travelers, but the economic impact of the tunnel closure was minimal.

However, if the Ambassador Bridge were closed for hours or days for any reason, it would be a much different story.

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