A former Windsor councillor who played an integral role in the fight against an expanded Ambassador Bridge is feeling frustrated.
Ron Jones, who was the councillor for Olde Sandwich Town for a number of years, says he's worried about the impact on the neighbourhood's historic buildings and properties.
Yesterday, the Canadian federal government approved construction of the new six lane bridge and truck plaza to be built on the city's west side.
Jones doesn't believe the bridge company has good intentions.
"I've heard these things so many times before. Ask how their promises of restoring relationships in Delray have gone. Where is the recreation centre? Where is the grocery store? Their promises are empty. I said one time, you shake their hand, count your fingers."
Jones says it's a shame the concerns of residents weren't heard.
There's been all these meetings behind closed doors. We don't know how things developed and I'm really concerned that the concerns of the people here on the west end, most notably those in Sandwich, were not taken into consideration, as far as I know, by the Prime Minister."
Jones says he's looking forward to hearing more details.
"As I understand it, there are going to be some provisions and we don't know what those provisions are at this point in time. The State of Michigan still has a say in this. Have they been able to satisfy the State of Michigan? Yogi Berra said, 'It's not over until it's over'."
The new bridge and truck plaza will be located directly west of the current bridge.
Construction is expected to take three years.