The City of Windsor and the Windsor Police Service have requested additional resources from the provincial and federal governments to help manage and end the blockade at the Ambassador Bridge.
Windsor Police Chief Pam Mizuno said officers on the ground continue to have negotiations with the protesters and an end to the blockade must be diplomatic.
"Actions by the police cause reactions and that has to be taken into consideration as we prepare for this event. We did take some actions in order to mitigate some of the congestion in that area and reduce it which has helped in our response to the situation," said Mizuno.
One northbound lane of traffic on Huron Church Road is currently accessible for emergency services. Trucks are currently able to cross the Ambassador Bridge into the United States using the Wyandotte Street entrance.
As of Wednesday morning, the Windsor Police Service estimated there were 50-75 vehicles and about 100 people taking part in the protest.
While Mayor Drew Dilkens has said numerous times that they cannot allow the blockade to continue, the police did not provide a timeframe for the resolution.
Dilkens said the resolution must come from all levels of government.
"Allow us to sensibly move through this so that nobody gets hurt and the ultimate goal that we all have, everyone in this room, is to get the international crossing going. Get our auto sector back in business with just in time delivery and make sure the goods that are grown in the greenhouses in Essex County can get to market," said Dilkens.
It is estimated more than $450 million of goods cross the Windsor-Detroit border every day. Traffic on the Ambassador Bridge has been interrupted for nearly three days.
Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighed in on the protests later Wednesday afternoon.
"The ongoing illegal occupation and blockade happening in Ontario must stop. The Ambassador Bridge is one of the most vital trade corridors in our country. The damage this is causing to our economy, to people’s jobs and their livelihoods, is totally unacceptable. We cannot let this continue," said Ford in a statement. "I have spoken to both Mayor Dilkens and [Sarnia] Mayor Mike Bradley and told them the province is ready to provide any support we can offer. I remain confident that our police forces in Ontario, along with Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Canadian Border Services Agency, will take the appropriate steps to address the evolving situations in our cities and bring them to an end."