WDC Approach... Blue Water Bridge?

[IFytFyrs]

Construction
Remember when I posted heads-up on the construction going on in MI
The back roads to the Blue Water Bridge/Thomas Edison Inn will not be possible due to construction...Bob routed it out today. Down to one lane, taring and traffic was majorly backed-up.

While we would love to take you all along the water we don't think sitting in traffic in your R with tar is a good idea So we will make the best of it and avoid what could be trouble!!

We were planning on crossing at Sarnia via the Blue Water Bridge on Thursday... Should I rethink my route? I'm not a big fan of tar and gravel The thought of driving through that stuff makes me wanna Had to use the new emoticons

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by IFytFyrs

We were planning on crossing at Sarnia via the Blue Water Bridge on Thursday... Should I rethink my route? I'm not a big fan of tar and gravel The thought of driving through that stuff makes me wanna Had to use the new emoticons

According to cheifbob here is what he said.........

M29 has numerous areas under construction. They are replacing bridges in fair haven and have it down to one lane with flagmen directing traffic. Between st. clair and marysville, they are tar sealing the cracks on the north bound lanes with no traffic re-routed but a long back up. I stopped and talked to the manager and told him about our planned trip Friday. He said they would be doing it all week on north bound M29 and could not guarantee that traffic would not be driving over it immediately after sealing it. To cap it off between marysville and port huron, it is down to a single lane with flagmen directing traffic in both directions. They are cutting out portions of the road and replacing the concrete.

I can't help you out much as I don't travel that area much ....Steve said to check out MDot (I think) for construction updates ....can be accessed via of internet.

[Big Blue Ox]

I was driving on very smooth Indiana road, just after the Indy 500, and drifted "out" of a corner that was tar and gravel. I actually slid UP a guide (?) wire of a telephone pole, which was much actually much better that hitting the pole dead-on at 50 mph... then I slid down and drove away, with $3k in damages!

Hate tar and gravel to this day. I got a great story, though.

[chiefbob]

You will be fine crossing at the Blue Water Bridge and taking Interstate 94 to the hotel. There is no construction that way, which is the way we are going to take Friday. My original plan to take the route along the water is where the construction is taking place. There should be no problems with crossing the bridge except for maybe the delay in getting across.

[IFytFyrs]

Originally Posted by chiefbob

You will be fine crossing at the Blue Water Bridge and taking Interstate 94 to the hotel. There is no construction that way, which is the way we are going to take Friday. My original plan to take the route along the water is where the construction is taking place. There should be no problems with crossing the bridge except for maybe the delay in getting across.

Phew! I didn't really want to go down to the tunnel...

On the topic of delays, and since I don't bounce across the border that often, is there a good website for monitoring crossing times?

[chiefbob]

I'm not sure about a website for the bridge. I will check and post the website if I find something.

[chiefbob]

Here is the website I found that provides up to date info on delays at the bridge.

Border Wait Times

Hope this helps

Bob

[cancam]

Originally Posted by IFytFyrs

Phew! I didn't really want to go down to the tunnel...

On the topic of delays, and since I don't bounce across the border that often, is there a good website for monitoring crossing times?

We were 3.5 hours crossing the bluewater bridge last friday - I think it was more crazy canadians going to MIS to watch the race (just a bit envious ) If the highway is back up to christina st exit or farther on the 402 then go south of Sarnia to the ferry crossing at Sombra (what i should have done ) We have crossed there many times and it is quick and easy !

Cam

[IFytFyrs]

Originally Posted by chiefbob

Here is the website I found that provides up to date info on delays at the bridge.

Border Wait Times

Thanks Bob!

Originally Posted by cancam

We were 3.5 hours crossing the bluewater bridge last friday - I think it was more crazy canadians going to MIS to watch the race (just a bit envious ) If the highway is back up to christina st exit or farther on the 402 then go south of Sarnia to the ferry crossing at Sombra (what i should have done ) We have crossed there many times and it is quick and easy!

Thanks Cam! I looked up the Bluewater Ferry. I think I might go that route. $6 for a boat-cruise across the St. Clair river!

[chiefbob]

The ferry is definately the quickest option. A few dollars more than the bridge, but it's well worth it.

[nat's ssr]

make sure you have a pastport or enhanced driver lic. to get across the bridge and back