Ambassador Bridge

The Ambassador Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Detroit River and is one of two roadways that cross the border between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. In 2287, it is a toll bridge controlled by the "Purple Gang".

Background
After World War I, a bridge over the Detroit River was proposed to honor the Americans and Canadians who served together. In November 1929, the Ambassador Bridge formally opened between the two countries. For over a century, it was the busiest border crossing in North America. This changed with the outbreak of America's war with China, and the subsequent Canadian Annexation. With tensions high between the two countries and the Canadian Resistance demonstrations in cities like Edmonton and Fort Erie, border traffic on the Ambassador Bridge was monitored more closely and many weren't allowed to cross. Fearing a similar uprising in Windsor, Ontario, the city was placed under martial law and pedestrian traffic across the bridge ceased completely. The U.S. Army took control of the checkpoints on both ends of the bridge and a military camp was established at Hart Plaza on the Detroit side. Only military personnel and approved industrial traffic were allowed to cross.

Now the Ambassador Bridge lies in shambles, deteriorating and falling into the river. The "Purple Gang" have set up a camp here, where they advertise the untold treasures to be found in Canada. They tell tales of military bases established before the war, ripe with weapons, ammo, and more. They leave out the details about the bases' defenses, Canada's radiation, and that they've already been looted, but no one ever returns to confront the "Purple Gang" about it. For a thousand caps, they'll let you cross. Despite the cost, it is the easiest way into Canada. The beaches around Windsor are full of landmines and concrete walls were erected when martial law was declared, so swimming across is difficult. And if the "Purple Gang" catch you trying, they'll shoot at you from the bridge.

The Prisoner crosses the Ambassador Bridge after being sent to look for weapons by either the Resistance or Brotherhood of Steel. Both groups have heard the "Purple Gang's" tales of military bases in Canada, and they both need the weaponry for their cause. If the Prisoner is also allied to the "Purple Gang", he is able to cross the bridge without paying the toll.