Truckers should expect delays during Papal visit
TORONTO, (July 9, 2002) — The Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Trucking Association are warning motorists and truckers to be aware of traffic congestion and delays at border crossings during World Youth Day celebrations, which ends with a visit to Toronto from Pope John Paul.
The event is expected bring an additional half million people to Toronto during the 10 day event (July 18-28). Officials estimate the largest crowds will gather during the last five days.
The greatest challenge for the trucking industry is expected to be crossing the border on the event’s final day when the event culminates with a Papal mass and the faithful begin to disperse immediately after. Thousands of World Youth Day participants will be traveling on buses and are expected to make their way to border crossing points as they return home to the United States or to U.S. airports to connect with international flights. Border crossings in Windsor and Niagara will experience the highest volume of crossings.
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