Gordie Howe Bridge
Coverage of Gordie Howe Bridge in the Nexus archive.
- Excitement builds as the Gordie Howe Bridge set to open Monday
The Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit to Canada opens to vehicles Monday after years of construction and delays. The bridge will have a $5.75 toll for passenger vehicles, six traffic lanes, and a 35 mph speed limit, with pedestrian and bike access opening August 5. Authorities urge drivers to follow safety guidelines during the historic opening.
- Gordie Howe Bridge: How did we get here?
The Gordie Howe Bridge was announced 11 years ago and is set to open in less than 48 hours. The article examines the timeline and events leading to the bridge's upcoming opening.
- Canada opens Gordie Howe Bridge
Canada held an opening ceremony for the Gordie Howe Bridge without inviting U.S. officials after the country announced new tariffs.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford says "we didn't start this trade war" as Trump slaps Canada with tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that Canada did not initiate the trade war, criticizing President Trump's new tariffs on Canada. The discussion occurred during a conversation with CBS News correspondent Ed O'Keefe about the Gordie Howe Bridge opening and Trump's tariffs.
- Trump’s relaunched trade war with Canada scuttles major international bridge opening — named for sports icon
President Trump's trade war with Canada has delayed the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Michigan and Canada. Trump claimed the US will receive 50% of profits from goods passing over the bridge, following new tariffs on Canada.
- Gordie Howe Bridge footpath raises security, border questions
The Gordie Howe Bridge, a land crossing between Michigan and Canada, will introduce a footpath for pedestrians and bikers for the first time in decades. The addition has raised questions about security and border management.
- How security will work for Gordie Howe Bridge footpath
The Gordie Howe Bridge's walking and biking path will use a multi-layered security framework managed jointly by the Feds and the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. The bridge spans one-and-a-half miles across the Detroit River.
- Carney says he 'should have been clearer' about new Gordie Howe bridge agreement
Carney admitted he should have been clearer regarding the new Gordie Howe bridge agreement. The statement highlights communication concerns about the project.
- Tariff tension: Canada nixes Gordie Howe Bridge opening celebration with US
Canada has canceled a joint celebration with the US for the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge due to strained relations over a proposed US tariff hike by President Trump. The tension has led to the cancellation of the event, highlighting worsening bilateral relations.
- Trump edges back to tariff maximalism to sway trade talks
President Trump is considering imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, dairy, and alcohol to pressure Canada during USMCA trade negotiations. The move risks legal challenges and strains the US-Canada alliance, with Republican lawmakers expressing concerns over the tactic. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and officials reject US demands for concessions, citing political support for resisting Trump's pressure.
- Carney slammed over lack of Gordie Howe bridge opening deal details
Opposition MPs are frustrated by the lack of details regarding a U.S.-Canada deal to open the Gordie Howe bridge, calling for the federal government to release the agreement's terms.
- A new wrinkle ahead of Gordie Howe Bridge opening
New tariffs on Canadian imports have been imposed, complicating U.S.-Canada trade relations ahead of the Gordie Howe Bridge's opening.
- Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open in this month-- Here’s why it took so long
The Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open on July 27 after delays caused by disputes between Canada and the U.S. Canada funded the $4.6 billion project upfront and will share 50% of toll revenue profits with the U.S., which also holds veto power over toll hikes exceeding 10%. The Moroun family, owners of the Ambassador Bridge, opposed the project and donated $1 million to a Trump super PAC following the delay.
- Gordie Howe bridge cost still $6.4B despite delays, federal authority says
The Gordie Howe bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit remains budgeted at $6.4 billion despite delays, according to the federal authority overseeing the project. The federal authority confirmed the cost has not increased despite construction setbacks.
- A bridge to Canada may be blocked by the Trump administration
The Gordie Howe bridge, the most important border crossing between the U.S. and Canada, may be blocked by the Trump administration. President Donald Trump has stated he doesn't want the bridge open yet.
- Opening of Canada-US bridge delayed after last-minute US request
The opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit has been delayed due to a last-minute request from the United States. The bridge is currently under construction.
- Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed over ‘outstanding issues’
The opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit has been delayed due to 'outstanding issues.' The bridge, under construction as of May 2026, connects the two cities with a shared Canadian and American flag display.