{
  "id": 14747572,
  "title": "Dozens of drivers went wrong way on Highway 401 since Gordie Howe bridge opened: OPP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/dozens-of-drivers-went-wrong-way-on-highway-401-since-gordie-howe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T17:17:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/15/dozens-of-drivers-went-wrong-way-on-highway-401-since-gordie-howe-bridge-opened-opp"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "64 wrong-way driving incidents on Highway 401 since Gordie Howe bridge opened in July",
    "OPP advises drivers to proceed to toll booths for proper guidance",
    "Exiting at Ojibway Parkway (Exit 1) or before border customs is recommended"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}