Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US
Summary
Traffic will begin on Monday over the new Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario. The $6.4 billion bridge is expected to improve trade, jobs, and travel between Canada and the United States.Key Facts
- The Gordie Howe International Bridge crosses the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
- Canada held a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the bridge's completion.
- U.S. and Michigan officials were not invited to the celebration due to recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods announced by President Donald Trump.
- The bridge is named after Gordie Howe, a famous Canadian hockey player for Detroit’s NHL team.
- Detroit is the busiest truck crossing point between the U.S. and Canada, handling over 70% of Canadian exports to the U.S.
- The new bridge has six lanes, is 1.5 miles long, and rises 151 feet above the river.
- Pedestrians and bicyclists with proper ID will be allowed to cross for free soon.
- Canada paid for the bridge and will share toll revenues with the U.S. government for 15 years; Michigan will get a share after Canada recovers its costs.
- Construction started in 2018 and was delayed partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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