The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open to vehicle traffic on Monday at noon, providing a new connection between Detroit and Windsor.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is scheduled to open to vehicle traffic on Monday, July 27, at noon. The nearly $5 billion project features the longest main span of any cable-stayed bridge in North America. While the bridge provides a significant economic boost for Michigan and Ontario, the opening lacks a joint celebration due to political tensions. Canadian officials canceled the planned joint grand opening ceremony, citing tariff threats from the administration. President Trump noted that the original deal was poorly negotiated by a previous administration, and the current terms ensure the United States receives 50% of the profit. While some residents expressed disappointment over the lack of a U.S. ceremony, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield emphasized the bridge's potential to benefit the state's economy. The bridge will also open to cyclists and pedestrians on August 5. The new span joins the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor tunnel as primary crossings between the two countries.