Supporters of trucker convoy delay traffic at Canada's busiest border crossing

Supporters of the trucker convoy have delayed traffic at the Ambassador Bridge, Canada’s busiest border crossing.

Supporters of the trucker convoy have delayed traffic at the Ambassador Bridge, Canada’s busiest border crossing.

Police in Windsor, Ont. say the exit from the Ambassador Bridge onto Huron Church Road is “temporarily interrupted” in both directions due to the presence of protesters. Police are advising drivers to avoid the area or find alternate route, if possible.

Although Windsor Police tweeted Tuesday morning that vehicles are able to access the bridge from the Wyandotte Street West entrance.

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Officers say they are working to restore the orderly flow of traffic in the safest manner possible.

“Our priority is the safety of all involved, the general public and property in surrounding areas,” Windsor Police said in a post on Twitter Monday. “We urge anyone involved in the demonstration to act lawfully, peacefully and respectfully. We will respond to unlawful activities or actions in an appropriate and professional manner.”

The traffic interruption is in support of the “Freedom Convoy” protest in Ottawa, where the city remains under a state of emergency.