Gordie Howe International Bridge

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, set to open July 27, will save truck drivers time and money by reducing congestion and offering lower tolls compared to the Ambassador Bridge. The bridge will also benefit organizations like Metro Food Rescue, which was started in April 2025 in Southwest Detroit.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is ready to open Monday according to Canadian officials, but U.S. authorities have not confirmed the opening or a joint celebration due to trade tensions. Businesses and residents express frustration over delays, and Canada plans a separate ceremony amid canceled U.S.-Canada joint events.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge opens to motor vehicle traffic on July 27, connecting I-75 in the U.S. and 401 in Canada, with a pedestrian/cycling path opening August 5. Tolls for passenger vehicles are $8 CAD/$5.75 USD, while commercial trucks pay $12 CAD/$8.75 USD per axle. The bridge features six lanes, toll discounts via the Breakaway Program, and advanced toll lane technology.

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday for the Gordie Howe International Bridge on the Canadian side. Residents and business owners in Windsor express excitement about the bridge's opening, which is set for Monday, and its potential to boost tourism and local businesses. Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens emphasized the strong cross-border relationship between Detroit and Windsor despite the ceremony being limited to Canada.

The construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is complete, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security states it is ready for opening. However, escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions and conflicting statements from officials have delayed a clear launch date, with Canada setting July 27 as the opening day while U.S. authorities remain noncommittal.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open on July 27, but Canada canceled a joint celebration with the US after President Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian goods. Detroit officials await clarity on US-side events, while local business owners express optimism about the bridge's economic impact.

Ottawa has disclosed the text of a controversial agreement with the U.S. to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge near Windsor, Ont. The deal has become a focal point of recent political tensions.

Canada has canceled the joint U.S.-Canada ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge due to escalating trade tensions. The decision follows President Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on goods imported from Canada.

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority had been preparing for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, but Canada canceled the joint celebration, citing trade threats made by President Trump.

Canada canceled a joint celebration with the United States for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge due to President Donald Trump's renewed threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. The bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will still open next week but the event will exclude U.S. officials. Trump cited trade discrimination in dairy, auto, and alcohol industries as justification for the tariffs.

Canada has canceled the joint US-Canada ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening following President Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. The president accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against US automobiles, alcohol, and dairy products, escalating trade tensions.

Canada has canceled a joint US-Canada ceremony for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after President Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against US automobiles, alcohol, and dairy products, escalating trade tensions between the two nations.

Canada has canceled a joint U.S.-Canada ceremony for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. The bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, was expected to open to traffic on July 27, but the U.S. ceremony is now uncertain. Canada plans to hold its own event instead.

Canada canceled a joint U.S.-Canada bridge-opening ceremony after President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will now have a separate Canadian ceremony, with the U.S. uncertain about its participation. The bridge is expected to open to traffic on July 27 despite trade tensions.

Canada canceled a joint U.S. ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian goods.

Canada canceled a joint U.S. ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening after President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions. Canada will hold its own event, while the U.S. opening remains uncertain.

Canada canceled a joint U.S.-Canada bridge-opening ceremony after President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing unfair trade practices. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will have a separate Canadian ceremony, while U.S. officials remain uncertain about their event. The bridge is still expected to open on July 27.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open soon, but a new 50% tariff on Canadian goods raises concerns about its impact on Michigan's trade and economy. Truckers, business owners, and experts warn the tariff could hurt small businesses and delay the bridge's opening.

Canada will celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge this week without a joint ceremony with the United States. The U.S. trade threats are cited as the reason for the absence of a cross-border event.

President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, including dairy, alcohol, and construction materials, effective by August 19. Canadians expressed concerns about rising consumer costs and economic harm, with Windsor City Councilman Renaldo Agostino and resident Ron Stipp criticizing the tariffs as detrimental to both nations. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged increased costs and called for mutual resolution.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge will host an event for local dignitaries on Friday before its official opening on Monday. The bridge connects Michigan and Ontario.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that tolls from the Gordie Howe International Bridge will not be split with the U.S. until the $6.4 billion Canadian debt is repaid. He clarified the agreement includes splitting net revenues with the U.S. for 15 years.

The Trump administration allegedly delayed the opening of a $4.7bn publicly owned bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, to protect the interests of Matthew Moroun, owner of the Ambassador Bridge and a Trump donor. The bridge's ribbon-cutting was initially scheduled for early June but was canceled, with a new opening date set for 27 July after a deal was reached between US and Canadian officials.

The Trump administration delayed the opening of a $4.7bn publicly owned bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, which Democrats allege was done to protect the interests of Matthew Moroun, a Trump donor and owner of the nearby Ambassador Bridge. The bridge was initially scheduled to open in June but will now open on 27 July after a deal between the U.S. and Canada was reached.

The Canadian government announced the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, with Canada and Michigan agreeing to the date under U.S. support. The bridge will include cooperative measures for toll governance, transparency, and a 15-year economic development fund linked to bridge profits.

The U.S. and Canada have reached an agreement to open the delayed $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, which will now open on July 27 instead of the original June 27 date.

Officials confirmed the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27, 2024, after years of construction and collaboration between Canada and Michigan. The six-lane bridge spans the Detroit River and aims to enhance trade, reduce traffic, and create jobs through toll revenue-funded operations.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, will open on July 27 after delays caused by a U.S.-Canada trade dispute. The bridge, funded by a Canadian government-owned corporation, faced ownership and revenue-sharing negotiations during the Trump administration's trade war with Canada.

The US and Canada reached a toll agreement to enable the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27. The bridge was originally scheduled to open in June.

The Canadian government announced the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27, following a delay from its initially planned June ribbon-cutting. Canada and Michigan, with U.S. support, agreed to the opening after resolving outstanding issues, including cooperative measures on toll governance and a 15-year economic development fund tied to bridge profits.

A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by late July after a dispute between the U.S. and Canada delayed its debut. The delay followed President Donald Trump’s demands for U.S. ownership of the bridge, but an agreement was reached to resolve the issues, with commercial traffic expected to begin before August 1.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open 'soon,' according to a source. The announcement confirms progress toward the bridge's completion without specifying an exact timeline.

The Detroit-Canada bridge is expected to open by late July after U.S. and Canadian officials resolved disputes that delayed its debut. The bridge's opening had been postponed from an initial June 12 ribbon-cutting due to unresolved issues between the countries, including President Donald Trump's demands for U.S. ownership of the project. The $4.4 billion bridge, named after Gordie Howe, aims to ease congestion between Detroit and Windsor.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is set to open by late July after delays caused by U.S.-Canada disputes, including President Trump's demands for U.S. ownership. The $4.4 billion bridge, expected to ease traffic congestion, faced political tensions during its construction, which began in 2018.

A bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is set to open by late July after a U.S.-Canada dispute delayed its June ribbon-cutting. The resolution followed President Donald Trump's earlier threats to block the bridge and involved negotiations over ownership and other issues.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is expected to open by late July after U.S. and Canadian officials resolved disputes that delayed its debut. The bridge, named after hockey player Gordie Howe, will serve as an economic link between the two countries, with commercial traffic beginning before August 1.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra claims Canada's upfront costs for the Gordie Howe International Bridge will be repaid through toll revenue. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel anticipates a short-term traffic decline, while the Ambassador Bridge's owner, the Moroun family, opposed the project. The bridge's opening remains delayed.

U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar and fellow Democrats Bennie Thompson and Lou Correa urged President Donald Trump to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit to Ontario, Canada. The bridge's opening was delayed by Trump, with critics citing the Moroun family's influence due to their ownership of the Ambassador Bridge. Thanedar emphasized the bridge's economic importance for commerce and auto industry jobs.

A Michigan Senate candidate accuses President Donald Trump of delaying the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge to benefit a billionaire donor. The bridge's delayed opening, initially scheduled for June 12, is attributed to unresolved issues between the U.S. and Canada, with claims that Trump is blocking it due to a $1 million donation from the Moroun family, owners of the Ambassador Bridge.

Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow accuses President Donald Trump of delaying the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge to benefit billionaire donor Matthew Moroun's family, who own the Ambassador Bridge. The bridge's June 12 opening was postponed due to unresolved U.S.-Canada issues, and Trump previously demanded Canada hand over half ownership of the bridge to the U.S. government.