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A major new connection between the United States and Canada is officially open as the Gordie Howe International Bridge begins operations between Detroit and Windsor.
The bridge opened to vehicle traffic on July 27, 2026, creating a new crossing over the Detroit River.
The six-lane crossing provides a direct connection between Michigan’s I-75 and Ontario’s Highway 401.
Officials say the new bridge is designed to strengthen cross-border trade, supply chains, manufacturing, and regional transportation.
The Windsor-Detroit corridor is one of the busiest international trade routes in North America.
The new crossing is expected to provide additional capacity alongside the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.
The bridge is also the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America by main span, according to project officials.
Pedestrians and cyclists gained access to the bridge’s multi-use pathway beginning August 5.
The pathway is designed for both walking and cycling and provides another way to cross between Detroit and Windsor.
The opening comes at a politically sensitive moment as Canada and the United States continue to face serious trade tensions.
A planned cross-border ceremony was affected by the broader dispute between Washington and Ottawa.
Despite those tensions, officials on both sides continue to emphasize the bridge’s importance to the North American economy.
The new crossing could reshape traffic, commercial transportation, and trade flows between Michigan and Ontario for decades.
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