Construction season is ramping up in Windsor. The city says southbound Ojibway Parkway will have lane restrictions between G.N. Booth Drive and the Essex Terminal Railway tracks from Monday through May 15 for concrete road repairs. Ward 1 Coun. Fred Francis is urging drivers to plan ahead and be patient while the restrictions are in place. “I’m sure some motorists will try to find detours onto Matchett and Malden roads, if not other areas into the city, and probably see some traffic detoured into other areas,” Francis said. “Please exercise some patience. Factor that into your schedule. If everyone follows the rules of the road and shows some patience and calm, I’m sure it will be fine.” Francis said Ojibway Parkway is among the region’s busiest corridors. “That’s a heavily travelled roadway,” he said. “It really is the gateway into Windsor from LaSalle and Amherstburg, so in the last three years, and this year as well, it’s seen a lot of funding and investment to upgrade the infrastructure.” Traffic volumes are expected to continue rising, particularly with the Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open, Francis added. “With the Gordie Howe bridge being there and hopefully opening soon, that’s going to be a roadway that’s travelled even more,” he said. “Doing what we need to do now to ensure the infrastructure is sound and upgraded is what needs to happen.” The city says work on Ojibway Parkway will continue as long as weather permits. Residents with questions about construction or detours are asked to contact 311.
