Dozens of drivers went wrong way on Highway 401 since Gordie Howe bridge opened: OPP

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have warned motorists to be more vigilant on Highway 401 near the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Windsor, Ontario. Since the bridge's opening in July, there have been 64 incidents of wrong-way driving on the highway. These drivers missed the exit before reaching the bridge and failed to take appropriate action.

Instead of making a U-turn or reversing down the highway, the OPP advises drivers to proceed to the toll booths, where staff will direct them to an exit gate to avoid approaching border customs. Those not intending to enter the United States are instructed to exit the highway at Ojibway Parkway, or Exit 1. Driving the wrong way on the highway presents a serious risk, with consequences including a $110 fine or a potentially fatal crash, according to police.