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‘It feels surreal’: Howe family, everyday drivers make history on Gordie Howe Bridge
The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to traffic after years of construction and delays, with the first crossings led by Gordie Howe’s grandson, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and other dignitaries. Drivers from the region celebrated the historic event, some bringing vintage vehicles like a 1929 Ford Model A to mark the occasion.
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