Ambassador Bridge closed to traffic for several hours on Saturday after CBSA officer dies

DETROIT – The Ambassador Bridge was closed to traffic going into Canada for several hours on Saturday after a border officer died by suicide at work, Windsor police said.

The Ambassador Bridge is back open to traffic going into Canada after Windsor police conducted an investigation

The bridge was closed at around 10:25 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Windsor police announced that it had been reopened at 3:12 p.m.

According to a press release, the closure is due to an “incident” with the Canada Border Services Agency. Traffic to Canada was rerouted to the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union released a joint statement on Saturday, saying a border officer died by suicide.

“Incidents such as this one bring to light the challenges public safety personnel may be confronted with throughout their career, and they remind us of the need for a comprehensive mental health support structure and of the importance of taking down barriers to access these services, both in professional and private settings. These tragedies also serve as a reminder of the value of supporting each other in the face of hardship. The death of a member is difficult for all, and we recognize the impact this sad event has on our community — should any member require support, please contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 1.877.367.0809 (TTY: 1.877.338.0275) for confidential assistance.”

Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union

Traffic to the United States from Canada was not affected by the investigation.