The Gordie Howe International Bridge is finally opening in 2026. This has been decades in the making. Quick context: The Ambassador Bridge is privately owned and handles about 25% of all trade between the US and Canada. Canada is our largest trading partner. One family has controlled that bridge - and collected those tolls - since 1979. When a second bridge was proposed back in 2004, the owner fought it for 20 years. Lawsuits. Ballot measures. TV ads. Appeals to multiple presidents. All failed.

145K views · 3.4K reactions | The Gordie Howe International Bridge is making history as North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge and the first to directly connect Detroit and Windsor by both road and pedestrian paths. Named after hockey legend Gordie Howe, it stands as a symbol of unity, innovation, and progress between two nations. | RAW Detroit | Facebook

Gordie Howe International Bridge unveils new project pictures as original opening date nears. | WTOL 11

New footage shows major progress on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is nearly complete and expected to open in fall 2025. Read more: themetrodetroitnews.com/new-gordie-howe-bridge-opening-this-fall-connecting-detroit-to-canada/ | Metro Detroit News