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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Credit/Debit Cards, Nexpress RFID cards, DWT Mobile App (NO CASH ACCEPTED)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> Detroit Windsor Tunnel LLC (US) / Windsor Detroit Borderlink (Canada)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD) and Canadian Dollar (CAD)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Location:</strong> Downtown Detroit to Downtown Windsor - World's only underwater international vehicle tunnel<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Length:</strong> 5,160 feet (nearly 1 mile), 75 feet below river surface at deepest point
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Nexpress is not required to cross the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, but it provides significant savings and faster crossing times. The tunnel is completely cashless and accepts credit/debit cards, Nexpress RFID cards, and the DWT mobile app.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Nexpress users save $1.35-$2.25 per crossing compared to credit card rates. The tunnel is the world's only underwater international vehicle crossing.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> New toll rates effective January 1 (Canada side) and January 6 (US side). Increased traffic expected as alternative to Ambassador Bridge.</p>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel operates with directional toll rates, with tolls collected separately for each direction. The tunnel handles approximately 12,000 vehicles daily and is recognized as one of the great engineering wonders of the world.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Direction (2025)</h3>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Nexpress/DWT App</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Credit/Debit Cards</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Savings</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Effective Date</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Detroit to Windsor (US→Canada)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$6.00 USD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$8.25 USD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.25 savings</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">January 6, 2025</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Windsor to Detroit (Canada→US)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$5.90 CAD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$7.25 CAD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.35 savings</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">January 1, 2025</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">✅ ALLOWED</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Primary traffic (95% of all crossings)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">✅ ALLOWED</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">5% of traffic, under height limit</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">❌ PROHIBITED</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Safety and ventilation system restrictions</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Large Trucks</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">❌ PROHIBITED</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Height limit: 12 feet 8 inches maximum</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Pedestrians/Bicycles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">❌ PROHIBITED</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Vehicle-only tunnel (except marathon event)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Hazardous Materials</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">❌ PROHIBITED</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Safety regulations for underwater tunnel</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is completely cashless and accepts the following payment methods:</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Credit/Debit Cards (Higher Rates):</strong></p>
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<li>All major credit and debit cards accepted</li>
<li>Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover</li>
<li>Highest toll rates but no membership required</li>
<li>Available at both automated and staffed lanes</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Nexpress RFID Cards (Discounted Rates):</strong></p>
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<li>Proprietary RFID system (NOT compatible with E-ZPass)</li>
<li>Windshield tag or key fob options available</li>
<li>Significant savings: $1.35-$2.25 per crossing</li>
<li>Best option for frequent tunnel users</li>
<li>Simply hold card near electronic reader</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. DWT Mobile App (Discounted Rates):</strong></p>
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<li>Free app available for iOS and Android</li>
<li>Pre-purchase crossings at discounted rates</li>
<li>Scan barcode at toll booth</li>
<li>Same savings as Nexpress cards</li>
<li>Convenient for occasional users</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">4. NEXUS Program:</strong></p>
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<li>Dedicated NEXUS lanes for trusted travelers</li>
<li>Faster border crossing process</li>
<li>Must still pay regular toll rates</li>
<li>Available during limited hours</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll Rate Increases:</strong></p>
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<li>US side: $0.75 increase effective January 6, 2025</li>
<li>Canada side: Rate increases effective January 1, 2025</li>
<li>Necessary for future capital projects and maintenance</li>
<li>First major increase in several years</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Infrastructure Improvements:</strong></p>
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<li>Planned ceiling repairs near tunnel entrance</li>
<li>Roadway improvements to handle 12,000 daily vehicles</li>
<li>Enhanced safety and ventilation systems</li>
<li>Continued downtown connectivity improvements</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operational Changes:</strong></p>
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<li>Continued emphasis on downtown-to-downtown connectivity</li>
<li>Enhanced mobile app features and usability</li>
<li>Improved traffic management systems</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Engineering Marvel:</strong></p>
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<li>World's first and only underwater international vehicle tunnel</li>
<li>Completed in 1930 at cost of $23 million ($363 million today)</li>
<li>Length: 5,160 feet (nearly 1 mile)</li>
<li>Depth: 75 feet below river surface at deepest point</li>
<li>Recognized as one of the great engineering wonders of the world</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Advanced Ventilation System:</strong></p>
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<li>Three-level design: fresh air (bottom), traffic (middle), exhaust (top)</li>
<li>Motor-driven fans force fresh air into traffic level</li>
<li>Vehicle exhaust forced to upper level and vented at ends</li>
<li>Never gets foggy due to advanced ventilation</li>
<li>Modeled after Holland Tunnel in New York</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Construction Methods:</strong></p>
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<li>Cut-and-cover method for approaches</li>
<li>Tunneling shield method for hand-bored sections</li>
<li>Immersed tube method for river section</li>
<li>Nine 250-foot tubes, 35 feet in diameter</li>
<li>Construction took 26 months (1928-1930)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operating Hours:</strong></p>
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<li>Passenger vehicles: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week</li>
<li>Commercial services: Monday-Friday, limited hours</li>
<li>Canadian commercial processing: 9 AM - 5 PM</li>
<li>NEXUS lanes: Limited hours (check current schedule)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Traffic & Wait Times:</strong></p>
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<li>Approximately 12,000 vehicles daily</li>
<li>Second-busiest US-Canada border crossing</li>
<li>Light traffic: 8 minutes Detroit→Windsor, 10 minutes Windsor→Detroit</li>
<li>Heavy traffic can multiply wait times significantly</li>
<li>Peak times: Weekday rush hours, weekend evenings</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Annual Events:</strong></p>
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<li>Detroit Free Press Marathon: Only event allowing pedestrians</li>
<li>Annual closure in April for disaster response exercises</li>
<li>Special events may affect traffic patterns</li>
</ul>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">US Citizens:</strong></p>
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<li>US Passport or Passport Card</li>
<li>Enhanced Driver's License (participating states)</li>
<li>NEXUS card (trusted traveler program)</li>
<li>Other acceptable secure documents under WHTI</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Canadian Citizens:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>Canadian Passport</li>
<li>Enhanced Driver's License</li>
<li>NEXUS card</li>
<li>Secure Certificate of Indian Status</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Other Nationals:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>Valid passport required</li>
<li>Appropriate visa or authorization (if required)</li>
<li>Additional documentation may be requested</li>
</ul>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Best Uses:</strong></p>
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<li>Downtown-to-downtown connectivity</li>
<li>Hospital and healthcare professional access</li>
<li>Major sporting events and entertainment</li>
<li>Business and professional services</li>
<li>When Ambassador Bridge has heavy traffic</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Route Connections:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>Detroit: Jefferson Avenue downtown access</li>
<li>Windsor: Goyeau Street downtown access</li>
<li>Direct connection to both downtown cores</li>
<li>Limited height clearance (12 feet 8 inches)</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Savings Tips:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>Use Nexpress card for frequent crossings</li>
<li>Download DWT mobile app for occasional use</li>
<li>Avoid peak traffic times to reduce wait</li>
<li>Consider Transit Windsor Tunnel Bus service</li>
</ul>

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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I pay with cash at the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, the tunnel is completely cashless. You must pay with credit/debit cards, Nexpress cards, or the DWT mobile app.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can motorcycles use the tunnel?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, motorcycles are strictly prohibited due to safety and ventilation system restrictions. This applies to all two-wheeled vehicles.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Is Nexpress compatible with E-ZPass?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, Nexpress is a proprietary RFID system that only works at the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. It cannot be used on other North American toll roads.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Which is better: tunnel or Ambassador Bridge?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The tunnel is better for downtown access and is slightly cheaper. The Ambassador Bridge is better for freeway access and handles commercial traffic. Choose based on your destination and vehicle type.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I walk through the tunnel?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, pedestrians are prohibited except during the annual Detroit Free Press Marathon. You must cross in a vehicle or use the Transit Windsor Tunnel Bus service.</p>

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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Detroit-Windsor Tunnel</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Underwater tunnel</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$8.25 USD / $7.25 CAD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Downtown access, passenger cars</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Ambassador Bridge</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Suspension bridge</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$9.00 USD / $12.00 CAD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Freeway access, commercial traffic</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Gordie Howe Bridge (Fall 2025)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cable-stayed bridge</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">TBD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Modern facilities, highway-to-highway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[canada-toll|Blue Water Bridge]]</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Suspension bridge</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$3.00 USD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Port Huron-Sarnia route</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Official Resources:</strong></p>
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<li>Detroit-Windsor Tunnel: dwtunnel.com</li>
<li>Nexpress Program: nexpress.dwtunnel.com</li>
<li>DWT Mobile App: Available on iOS and Android</li>
<li>Take The Tunnel: takethetunnel.com</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Border Information:</strong></p>
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<li>US Operations: (313) 567-4422</li>
<li>Canadian Operations: (519) 258-7424</li>
<li>US Customs: (313) 393-3793</li>
<li>Canada Border Services: 1-800-461-9999</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Traffic & Travel Information:</strong></p>
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<li>Traffic Updates: WJR AM 760 (every 15 minutes)</li>
<li>Michigan Road Conditions: 1-800-381-8477</li>
<li>Transit Windsor Tunnel Bus: Public transit option</li>
<li>Border Wait Times: Check official websites</li>
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