- The new Gordie Howe International Bridge, a critical route for trade, jobs, and tourism between Canada and the U.S., is scheduled to open for traffic at noon Monday over the Detroit River.
- Canada celebrated the completion of the multibillion-dollar project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Windsor, Ontario, though U.S. and Michigan representatives were uninvited after Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
- The 1.5-mile-long bridge is anticipated to offer a faster and more economical alternative for commercial trucks, serving Detroit, which is the top port for U.S.-Canada border truck traffic, and supporting the significant trade flow where over 70% of Canada's exports go to the U.S. Standard toll rates begin at $5.75 per car, with discounted rates available with the Breakaway toll program, which is detailed on the bridge website.
- Canada financed the bridge's construction at an estimated cost of $6.4 billion and has agreed to share a portion of the toll revenue with the U.S. government for 15 years, with Michigan slated to receive a share once Canada's initial costs are recouped. Construction on the bridge, named in honor of Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe, commenced in 2018 and experienced delays, partly due to the global slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The bridge features a dedicated multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists to travel between the United States and Canada for free. The bridge will open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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