Gordie Howe International Bridge sees 7,500 vehicles in first 12 hours

The Gordie Howe International Bridge got off to a strong start on opening day, with thousands of drivers making the trip between Windsor and Detroit within hours of the bridge opening.

Gordie Howe Bridge  HuffPost

After multiple delays, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, linking Detroit and Windsor, Ont., finally opened to traffic July 27, 2026.

Truckers say Gordie Howe bridge means smoother transport — but not lower prices  Toronto Star

Canada marked the official opening of the bridge Friday, after a joint celebration with the U.S. was cancelled over tariff threats on Canadian goods

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has advised motorists using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to expect partial traffic disruptions for two weeks from Tuesday, July 28, as the Federal Ministry of Works begins the replacement of the expansion joint at Kara Bridge. The repair works are scheduled to last for two

The opening of the bridge comes as the Canada-U.S. trade war intensified with U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of fresh 50 per cent tariffs on Canada.

Trump slapped 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, then posted "We changed the terms" as Windsor celebrated the new Gordie Howe crossing without him.

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