Windsor–Detroit border crossings: addresses, phone numbers, port codes and duty-free
Three crossings connect Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan: the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel. All three are open around the clock. Here is the reference information for each: where it is, who to call on each side, the codes customs uses, where the duty-free shops are, and what is allowed across. For live waits, see the live page.
Wait times right now
| Crossing | To Detroit (CBP) | To Windsor (CBSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Gordie Howe Bridge | No delay | No delay |
| Ambassador Bridge | No delay | No delay |
| Detroit-Windsor Tunnel | No delay | No delay |
Official figures as of 4:02 AM ET. They refresh every few minutes on the live page, which also has driver reports.
Gordie Howe International Bridge
| Opened | July 27, 2026 (walking and cycling path since August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Length | About 2.5 km (1.5 mi); 853 m main span; six traffic lanes plus a multi-use path |
| Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week. Walking path: 8 AM–8 PM (Apr–Oct), 8 AM–4 PM (Nov–Mar) |
| U.S. customs (CBP) | Port of Detroit, port code 3801; wait-time crossing 380102. No phone number published for this crossing; CBP Information Center 1-877-227-5511 |
| Canada customs (CBSA) | Gordie Howe International Bridge office 0455. Border Information Service 1-800-461-9999 |
| Getting there | Windsor: Highway 401 / Herb Gray Parkway to its end. Detroit: I-75 at Springwells Street. Path entrances: 4389 Sandwich Street, Windsor and 6524 W. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit |
| Duty-free | None on either side, and no gas station |
| NEXUS / FAST | Dedicated NEXUS and FAST lanes |
| Allowed | Cars, motorcycles, trucks (all hazmat classes), buses, RVs, pedestrians and cyclists |
| Car toll | CAD $8.00 / USD $5.75; Breakaway CAD $6.00 / USD $4.35 |
Gordie Howe International Bridge wait times, tolls and FAQ →
Ambassador Bridge
| Opened | November 15, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Length | About 2.3 km (7,500 ft); 564 m (1,850 ft) main span |
| Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| U.S. customs (CBP) | Port of Detroit, port code 3801; wait-time crossing 380001. Passenger facility (313) 226-3141; Fort Street cargo facility (313) 964-7191. Detroit ZIP code 48216 |
| Canada customs (CBSA) | Ambassador Bridge office 0453, 780 Huron Church Road, Windsor, ON N9C 2K2 (commercial: 4285 Industrial Drive, N9C 3R9). Border Information Service 1-800-461-9999 |
| Getting there | Windsor: Highway 401 to Huron Church Road, then the marked bridge lanes. Detroit: the “Bridge to Canada” exit near the I-75 / I-96 interchange |
| Duty-free | Both sides, 24/7: The Ambassador Duty Free Store, 707 Patricia Road, Windsor, (519) 977-9100; Ambassador Duty Free on the Detroit side |
| NEXUS / FAST | NEXUS lanes in both directions when staffed; FAST lanes; Ready Lane U.S.-bound |
| Allowed | Cars, motorcycles, trucks (hazmat classes 3 and 8 by escort; 1, 6.2 and 7 not allowed), buses. No pedestrians or bicycles |
| Car toll | USD $10.00 (CAD $14.00 cash); Premier tag USD $5.50 |
Detroit–Windsor Tunnel
| Opened | November 3, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Length | 5,135 ft (1.6 km) portal to portal, up to 75 ft below the river |
| Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week, except planned closures such as the Detroit Free Press Marathon |
| U.S. customs (CBP) | Port of Detroit, port code 3801; wait-time crossing 380002. CBP tunnel facility (313) 393-3793. Plaza: 100 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 |
| Canada customs (CBSA) | Windsor-Detroit Tunnel office 0452, 35 Park Street East, Windsor, ON N9A 3A8. Border Information Service 1-800-461-9999 |
| Getting there | Windsor: Goyeau Street at Wyandotte / Park Street, downtown. Detroit: E. Jefferson Avenue at Randolph Street, by the Renaissance Center |
| Duty-free | Both ends, 24/7: Tunnel Duty Free Shop, 465 Goyeau Street, Windsor, (519) 252-2713; Ammex Tunnel Duty Free, 100 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit |
| NEXUS / FAST | NEXUS lanes in both directions when staffed; no trucks, so no FAST lane |
| Allowed | Cars, SUVs, vans and buses up to 12 ft 8 in (3.8 m). No trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians or hazardous materials |
| Car toll | CAD $8.25 to Detroit, USD $9.00 to Windsor; NEXPRESS CAD $5.90 / USD $6.75. No cash |
What the codes mean
- 3801 is CBP’s port code for the Port of Detroit, which covers all three crossings on the U.S. side.
- 380001, 380002 and 380102 are the numbers CBP uses for the Ambassador Bridge, the Tunnel and the Gordie Howe Bridge in its border wait-time data.
- 0453, 0452 and 0455 are CBSA’s office numbers for the Ambassador Bridge, the Tunnel and the Gordie Howe Bridge, used on Canadian customs paperwork.
Who to call
- Questions about entering the U.S.: CBP Information Center, 1-877-227-5511 (weekdays, 8:30 AM to 5 PM Eastern).
- Questions about entering Canada: CBSA Border Information Service, 1-800-461-9999.
- NEXUS: (866) 639-8726, or see our NEXUS page for lane waits and the Detroit enrollment center.
- Tolls and Breakaway at the Gordie Howe Bridge: 1-855-200-3299. Toll details for all three crossings are on our toll comparison.
Before you go: what ID you need · duty-free limits · border cameras · crossing without a car.
Common questions
What is the phone number for the Windsor-Detroit border?
There is no single number. For U.S. customs, CBP lists (313) 226-3141 for the Ambassador Bridge passenger facility and (313) 393-3793 for the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel; the CBP Information Center is 1-877-227-5511. For Canadian customs, call CBSA’s Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999.
What is the Windsor border port code?
CBSA office numbers are 0453 for the Ambassador Bridge, 0452 for the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and 0455 for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. On the U.S. side all three belong to CBP’s Port of Detroit, port code 3801.
What is the address of the Ambassador Bridge?
In Windsor, CBSA’s Ambassador Bridge office is at 780 Huron Church Road, Windsor, ON N9C 2K2. On the Detroit side the bridge plaza is in ZIP code 48216, off the I-75 / I-96 interchange.
What is the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel address?
The Detroit entrance is at 100 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. In Windsor, CBSA’s tunnel office is at 35 Park Street East, Windsor, ON N9A 3A8, at Goyeau Street.
Is there a duty-free shop at the Gordie Howe Bridge?
No. The Gordie Howe crossing has no duty-free shop or gas station on either side; the bridge authority says they may be considered later. The Ambassador Bridge and the Tunnel both have duty-free shops on each side, open 24 hours.
Where is the NEXUS office in Detroit?
CBP’s Detroit Enrollment Center moved to the U.S. side of the Ambassador Bridge in February 2026. Book interviews through CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs site. See our NEXUS page for details.
Official sources
- CBP: Port of Detroit (3801)
- CBSA: Ambassador Bridge office and Windsor-Detroit Tunnel office
- CBSA: Gordie Howe International Bridge port of entry
- Ambassador Bridge, Detroit–Windsor Tunnel FAQs, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
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