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New $4.4B Gordie Howe Bridge to Open in 2026

1/7/2026

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  • The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open in early 2026 and will be the first bridge in decades to allow foot and bike traffic between Michigan and Canada.
  • The $4.4 billion project is funded by the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and aims to ease congestion at existing crossings.
  • It will connect U.S. Interstate 75 to Ontario Highway 401, with six vehicle lanes and multi-use paths, improving cross-border travel and local tourism.