There will soon be a new way to navigate the busiest international land border crossing in North America.
Ongoing delays are reportedly coming to an end, with the Gordie Howe International Bridge scheduled to open on July 27.
The bridge will be a major economic driver in the Windsor, Canada-Detroit, Mich., corridor, Canadian and U.S. officials said.
“After years of planning, partnership, and construction, the Gordie Howe International Bridge will soon be opening – providing a new connection for the region, while strengthening one of the world’s most important trade corridors,” said Gregor Robertson, Canada’s Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. “The Gordie Howe International Bridge will create new opportunities, strengthen our economy, and bring economic benefits on both sides of the border for generations to come.”
A six-lane, cable-stayed bridge, the structure is the longest of its kind in North America and features ports of entry with advanced screening and border management technology on both sides.
“Thousands of Michigan workers built this critical bridge, which will speed up auto production, lower costs, ease traffic, strengthen agriculture, and give people on both sides of the border better-paying jobs and brighter futures,” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. “This bridge is a testament to the enduring partnership between Michigan and Canada and what we can get done when we think big and bet on our shared future together.”
The U.S. and Canada have agreed to cooperative measures, investments and the establishment of a 15-year economic plan.
Additionally, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority has agreed to work with the U.S. on toll rate adjustments to maintain concurrence of non-market-related changes.
According to the Canadian Trucking Alliance, Canada serves as the largest export market for 36 U.S. states, while Canadian businesses rely on efficient access to American markets.
Seafood, energy, agriculture, forestry, mining and other natural resources move through this corridor regularly.
“For years, the Canadian trucking industry, together with manufacturers, exporters, labor organizations, and business leaders, advocated for a modern second crossing at Windsor–Detroit,” said Stephen Laskowski, president and CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. “The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge strengthens North America’s integrated supply chain and reinforces the economic partnership between Canada and the United States.”
The new bridge will provide additional capacity, modern border infrastructure and long-term resilience, CTA said. LL
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