Major Road Closure on Wyandotte Street East and Drouillard Road
Motorists in east Windsor will face a months‑long closure as rehabilitation work continues on the VIA Rail bridge at the intersection of Wyandotte Street East and Drouillard Road. The closure, which began on Tuesday, remains in effect 24 hours a day and includes a complete shutdown of the Drouillard‑Wyandotte intersection for all traffic, including local vehicles.
Detour and Traffic Impact
Traffic has been redirected to Riverside Drive, where congestion has risen since the closure began. Detour signs have been placed around the construction zone to guide drivers, and officials are urging motorists to plan ahead and expect delays.
Project Details and Timeline
The rehabilitation project involves replacing safety fencing, repairing structural steel, blast cleaning, and resealing the bridge’s steel structure. Crews are also improving drainage and performing concrete repairs. The city has indicated that the road will stay closed until Friday, October 23, weather permitting.
Access and Emergency Services
Despite the full closure, residents can still reach homes and businesses on Drouillard Road between Riverside Drive East and Wyandotte Street East, and emergency vehicles retain access through the construction site.
How to Get More Information
Those seeking additional details about the project or alternative detour routes can call 311 or visit the city’s online construction and detour map at CityWindsor.ca.
