Windsor Police were able to keep one lane open on the bridge for traffic, in which a few trucks crossed the bridge on Wednesday, but protesters closed down that lane as well Thursday morning, according to a CNN News report. Ford and General Motors have also been affected by the delays in a similar way.Īlthough traffic began to flow more smoothly on the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron on Thursday morning, state officials said both exit ramps on Interstate 75 at the bridge were still closed in Detroit.

Several Detroit auto plants have begun experiencing the effects of the delays, as Stellantis became the first automaker to temporarily halt production at its factory because it doesn’t have enough parts, according to an NBC News report. Commercial traffic is at a standstill at the Ambassador Bridge and heavily backed up at the Blue Water Bridge.' 'In Michigan, our economy continues to grow because of our hardworking people and innovative small businesses,' Whitmer said. Whitmer also acknowledged the backups on the bridge could hamper Michigan's economy. Whitmer's statement comes after White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters during a Wednesday news conference that the shutdown could disrupt supply chains, especially the auto industry. It’s hitting paychecks and production lines. Our communities and automotive, manufacturing, and agriculture businesses are feeling the effects. 'The blockade is having a significant impact on Michigan’s working families who are just trying to do their jobs. 'My message is simple: reopen traffic on the bridge,' Whitmer said. Gretchen Whitmer called on Canadian authorities to resolve the protests and open the bridge. DETROIT - As the Ambassador Bridge remained closed Thursday morning for a fouth day due to Canadian protests against some of the country's COVID-19 restrictions, Gov.

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