Windsor

Gordie Howe bridge work shuts down two west-end parks

Black Oak Heritage and Broadway parks, located near the Ambassador Golf Club, will be closed while crews do work on the new bridge plaza.

The city suggests residents use nearby Ojibway Park and Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park.

City staff say two west-end parks will be shut down due to construction of a new plaza for the Gordie Howe International Bridge (CBC)

Construction of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge plaza in Windsor's west end will temporarily shut down access to two neighbouring parks, according to a news release from the city.

Black Oak Heritage and Broadway parks, located near the Ambassador Golf Club, will be closed while crews do work on the new plaza. The dog park is also closed.

Construction will affect Broadway Boulevard, which is the only access to both parks.The duration of the work is unknown at this time.

The city news release suggests residents use nearby Ojibway Park and Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park during construction. Anyone with a dog can visit Optimist and Remington parks.