Here’s what you need to know if you plan to cross the border this week

American Thanksgiving border tips The Windsor-Detroit border is expected to be busy this week due to American Thanksgiving. CTV Windsor's Travis Fortnum has more.

It’s expected to be a busy week for cross-border travel.

As Americans are gearing up to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, many Windsorites are expected to cross to join them.

Whether you’re attending the festivities, heading downtown for the Thanksgiving parade, catching the Detroit Lions game or gearing up for Black Friday shopping -- this week promises plenty of activity at the border.

According to the Transportation Security Administration, the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after are some of the busiest travel days of the year.

That means Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will see significant traffic at the border.

Unless you’ve crossed earlier in the week or plan to travel on Saturday, it’s best to plan ahead and pack your patience.

Crossing the Border: What You Need to Know

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have shared some helpful reminders to keep your cross-border travel as smooth as possible.

Plan Ahead

Thanksgiving in Detroit: What to Expect

Downtown Detroit will be bustling with Thanksgiving celebrations, from America’s Thanksgiving Parade to the Turkey Trot and the Detroit Lions game. If you’re heading into the city, here’s what you need to know:

Key Road Closures

Tuesday, Nov. 26: Gratiot between Farmer and Woodward closes.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: Woodward closes between W. Grand Blvd. and Congress at noon.

Thursday, Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Day): Major closures begin at 5 a.m., including:

Detroit People Mover: Free rides start at 6:30 a.m. on Nov. 27 and run continuously through Thanksgiving evening. Use the Broadway or Grand Circus Park stations for parade access, or the Cadillac Center station for events near Campus Martius.

DDOT Bus Reroutes: Expect detours for major routes like Grand River, Woodward, and Jefferson from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. All buses will route to Rosa Parks Transit Center.

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Coming back across the border

When you’re ready to return to Canada, keep these CBSA reminders in mind: