February is recognized as International Friendship Month, and it is a great time to reflect on the relationships that bring people and communities together abroad. For those of us connected to the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, this time of the year is very special to us as we get the time to celebrate relationships and friendships with our global partners. One of the many relationships we celebrate during this time is our partnership with the Windsor-Detroit Borderlink, our Canadian counterpart for the Tunnel. While the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and the Windsor-Detroit Borderlink each have their own operations, our work is closely connected. Every day, the international tunnel serves as a shared space between two cities and two countries that have learned how to work together over time. Our friendship is not just about moving vehicles under a river and between two countries, it’s about maintaining a connection that depends on trust, communication, and mutual respect. Our day-to-day communication helps ensure the Tunnel remains safe and reliable for everyone who uses it. That cooperation has been in place for many years and continues to be an important part of how the Tunnel functions.
International friendship doesn’t simply look like a formal agreement or a public statement. More often, it shows up in practical ways. It’s problem-solving together, sharing information when it matters, and understanding how decisions on one side affect the other. Over time, those habits build trust. That trust is what allows the Tunnel to operate smoothly, even as conditions change.
The relationship between the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and the Windsor-Detroit Borderlink has helped both sides navigate challenges and adapt to new needs. It’s not something most travelers ever notice, and that’s usually a good sign. When coordination works, it stays in the background. What people experience instead is a crossing that feels steady and dependable. During International Friendship Month, we’re taking a moment to recognize that behind-the-scenes partnership. The Tunnel has always been about connection, not just between two places, but between the people who keep it running. That shared effort is something we value, and it’s part of what makes this crossing work day after day.
