Commuters crossing the U.S.-Canada border on the Ambassador Bridge will be able to save some cash starting Feb. 18 thanks to toll reductions.

The toll rates are dropping to $2.60 (U.S.), from $4.60 and $4, according to a notice from the Detroit International Bridge Co. Current commuter card holders will be automatically enrolled in the Ambassador Bridge Premier Commuter Card Program.

There will be no change on the toll rates for commercial vehicles and motorists who are not commuter card holders, Detroit International Bridge Co. President Dan Stamper told Crain's.

The reduction comes on the heels of an announcement made by Detroit-Windsor Tunnel LLC last week that the tunnel would be returning to full operations Feb. 3-March 2 due to a substantial completion of a nearly two-yearlong restoration project.

"The commuters have endured the closing of the Detroit Windsor Tunnel, the closing of I-75, shortage of both CBP and CBSA staff and lane closures on the bridge itself for too long without any real or even perceived relief," the release said.

Commuters have fewer needs than others, and are "well-versed" in crossing the border and therefore take less time on the bridge and with customs officials, Stamper said.

The toll reduction could save commuters up to $20 per week, depending on how often they cross the border, he said.

Stamper said this is the first time in recent history that there has been a "major reduction" in tolls for users in this corridor.

In addition, a third lane for commuters from Canada to the U.S. will open every weekday morning 6:30-8:30 a.m., and from the U.S. to Canada every weekday afternoon 4-6 p.m., Stamper said in the release.

"The Ambassador Bridge is working with the customs management to ensure use of the NEXUS lanes to match these times," he said in the statement. "We have been testing this swap of lanes during similar times at the Ambassador Bridge for several months with great response from the commuters."

Commuters can visit the Ammex Duty Free Store on the U.S. side of the bridge to register for the commuter program.