Adjustments have been made at the Gordie Howe International Bridge project to protect staff and stakeholders from COVID-19.
In a Facebook post Monday evening, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) listed a series of measures designed to protect those still working on the span amid the coronavirus crisis.
"The past few days have been unprecedented," wrote Bryce Phillips, CEO of the WDBA. "It's been a time when difficult decisions have been made by world leaders and when lives have been forever changed. It is a time when we all need to adapt."
The WDBA has closed the community offices in southwest Detroit and Sandwich Towne until further notice, according to the post, and the WDBA offices in downtown Windsor are now closed to the public.
Also, the staff is being asked to refrain from unnecessary travel and were provided with the necessary equipment to work at home. The WDBA has also installed additional video and videoconferencing software so staff can talk to each other as needed.
"All of these measures have been put in place to safeguard the health and safety of the public, our stakeholders and our employees. WDBA will continue to monitor this evolving situation and are ready to implement further initiatives as required," wrote Phillips.
Complete information on the status of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project can be found on its official website.