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Gordie Howe bridge cost still $6.4B despite delays, federal authority says

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July 3, 2026

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The cost of the new Gordie Howe bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit is still 6.4 billion despite multiple delays, according to the federal authority that oversees the bridge.

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UPI

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· Jul 11, 2026

Canada, Michigan to open Gordie Howe International Bridge at end of July

Canada, Michigan to open Gordie Howe International Bridge at end of July

ArcaMax

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· Jul 10, 2026

Gordie Howe bridge to open July 27, Canada says

DETROIT — The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open to traffic July 27 under an agreement between Canada and Michigan and with the support of the U.S. government, Canadian officials said Friday. The announcement came a few hours after ...

National Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Why Canada and the U.S. can’t agree on opening the Gordie Howe Bridge

Construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge broke ground in 2018 — and finished this April. Here's why it still hasn't opened

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open 'soon,' source says

Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open 'soon,' source says

Times of India

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· Jul 12, 2026

Canada gives share of bridge profits to US to get Trump nod

The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27 connecting Detroit and Windsor. Canada agreed to share net toll profits with the United States after construction costs. This agreement resolves a long-standing dispute between the two trading partners. Canada funded the entire 4.5 billion construction project over the Detroit River. The deal directs proceeds to a US-run regional development fund.

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 10, 2026

Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delay

WASHINGTON — The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27, the federal government has confirmed. A planned ribbon-cutting ceremony last month was delayed as the Trump administration looked to renegotiate a long-standing agreement between Canada and the U.S. “After years of planning, partnership and construction, the Gordie Howe International Bridge [] The post Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delay appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 10, 2026

Gordie Howe Bridge to open by end of July after US and Canada settle issues

The Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit to Canada is set to open at the end of this month after American and Canadian officials resolved “outstanding issues” that delayed the original opening in June. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was slated for June 12, but was postponed indefinitely to allow Washington and Ottawa time to sit down []

Off The Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

After US-Canada spat, bridge to open connecting Detroit, Windsor

An agreement to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and the U.S. was finalized Thursday, and the bridge will open by the end of July, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. The two sources, who spoke to CBC and Radio-Canada on the condition they were not named due to the sensitive []...Click to read more

The Hill

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump claims US got ‘much better deal’ as delayed bridge with Canada set to open

The U.S. and Canada have reached an agreement clearing the way for the long-delayed opening of a 4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, the Canadian government announced late Friday. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which was originally set to open on June 27, will now open on July 27 after the two countries...

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 10, 2026

Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say

A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after a dispute delayed its debut.

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 11, 2026

U.S., Canada Agree to Open New Detroit Bridge After Deal on Tolls

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed last month due to unresolved issues between Washington and Ottawa.

Global News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Nova Scotia government orders study to assess MacKay bridge replacement

Should the MacKay bridge that spans Halifax Harbour be repaired, rebuilt, or replaced with a tunnel?

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 3, 2026

CHARLEBOIS: What we learned from our exclusive interview with the U.S. ambassador to Canada

The Gordie Howe Bridge won't open anytime soon unless Ottawa recognizes that the original deal has fundamentally changed

POLITICO

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· Jul 11, 2026

New US-Canada bridge to open after delay

The opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Canada, was caught up in a larger trade disagreement between the two countries.

DNyuz

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· Jul 11, 2026

US, Canada strike deal on tolls to let new Gordie Howe bridge open on July 27

A new 4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, ​Ontario, which President Donald Trump threatened to block, is set to open on July 27 after the US and Canada struck ‌a deal on toll revenue, the Canadian government said late on Friday. The Gordie Howe International Bridge had been set to open in June. In []

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 11, 2026

Canada-US Gordie Howe Bridge to Open on July 27

The long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Canada and the US will open to public traffic on July 27, despite earlier uncertainty after US President Donald Trump threatened to block the project.

India TV News

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· Jun 25, 2026

At least 10 injured as under-construction bridge collapses in J-K's Baramulla | VIDEO

An under-construction bridge in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district collapsed on Thursday, leaving at least 10 people injured and raising concerns over construction safety standards in the region. The incident occurred at the New Bypass area in north Kashmir's Baramulla when the structure, which was reportedly in the final phase of completion, suddenly gave way.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 3, 2026

4WD slips off deteriorating Baram logging bridge, renewing concerns over rural road safety

MIRI, July 3 — A near-tragic incident involving a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle on a deteriorating logging bridge...

NPR News

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· Jun 28, 2026

A bridge to Canada may be blocked by the Trump administration

The Gordie Howe bridge spans the most important border crossing between the U.S. and Canada. President Donald Trump has said he doesn't want it open yet.

Fox Business

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· Jul 11, 2026

US, Canada strike deal to open bridge linking Detroit and Windsor after dispute delayed launch

The U.S. and Canada settled on favorable terms on how to administer tolls on the newly-constructed Gordie-Howe International Bridge. It will open on July 27.

The Paris News (search feed)

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· Jul 4, 2026

Bridge repairs at SH 19 and Loop 286 overpass to begin this week

Texas Department of Transportation officials have announced that bridge repair work will be underway on the SH 19 at Loop 286 overpass beginning on July 8, 2026.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 11, 2026

Bailey bridge installed over Mai Khola

Fikkal (Ilam), July 11: A Bailey bridge has been installed over the Maikhola along the Kechana-Kanchanjanga road (Mechi...

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 21, 2026

Howard Frankland Bridge Crash Cleared After Saturday Night Backup

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. –Traffic is moving once again across the Howard Frankland Bridge after emergency crews successfully cleared a multi-lane crash on Interstate 275 North. The incident, which originally blocked the two right lanes at mile marker 33, had caused immediate bottlenecks for drivers traveling from Pinellas County toward Tampa earlier this evening. Roadway clearings [] Howard Frankland Bridge Crash Cleared After Saturday Night Backup

NDTV

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· Jul 5, 2026

Washed-Away Bridge In Sikkim Restored In 5 Days By Border Roads Organisation

The bailey bridge in Dzongu was washed away on June 28 due to heavy overnight rainfall, disrupting road connectivity in the region

BoingBoing

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· Jul 10, 2026

Louisville's Can Opener gives 11foot8 a run for its money, peeling open trucks at a rate of about 1 per day

Since North Carolina's famed 11-foot-8-inch can-opener bridge was raised to 12 feet and 4 inches, the bridge's steady flow of victims has slowed to a trickle. Thanks to a major road closure, an overpass in Louisville, Kentucky, has stepped up its game, averaging one victim a day. — Read the rest The post Louisville's Can Opener gives 11foot8 a run for its money, peeling open trucks at a rate of about 1 per day appeared first on Boing Boing.

Investing.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

US, Canada strike deal on tolls to let new bridge open on July 27

US, Canada strike deal on tolls to let new bridge open on July 27

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 9, 2026

US Strike Hits Iran Rail Bridge

Eyewitness video shows damage to the Aq Taqeh Khan railway bridge in Iran’s northern Golestan province following overnight US strikes. The bridge is a key trade link connecting Tehran with its strategic partners, China and Russia. #US #Iran

Radio New Zealand

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· Jun 26, 2026

Trucking lobby group outraged after transport minister rejects bid to allow heavier loads

Transport Minister Chris Bishop told Transporting NZ he would not ease truck weight restrictions, saying it would wreck roads and cost too much to fix.

World Israel News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Trump: Iran’s attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz was a ‘foolish violation’ of the ceasefire

UK Maritime Trade Operations also reported structural damage to the bridge but said no crew members were injured. The post Trump: Iran’s attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz was a ‘foolish violation’ of the ceasefire appeared first on World Israel News.

SB Nation

· Jul 7, 2026

Why the NBA hasn’t finalized the Miles Bridges trade yet

A multi-team transaction may be keeping the Bridges deal from becoming official.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 9, 2026

The problem with building a bridge between church and state

The problem with building a bridge between church and state

Daily Mail

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· Jun 24, 2026

Why has it become SO expensive to build a home? Red tape, council levies and design rules have made property cost £76k more

Why has it become SO expensive to build a home? Red tape, council levies and design rules have made property cost £76k more

AzerNews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Azerbaijan builds three new road bridges in Baku’s Garadagh district

Three new vehicle bridges are currently under construction across different sections of Baku’s Garadagh district as Azerbaijan continues to modernize its transport infrastructure and improve road connectivity, AzerNEWS reports.

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jun 24, 2026

Whatever Happened to Kentucky's Old Covered Bridges?

Whatever Happened to Kentucky's Old Covered Bridges?

ANTARA News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Four suspension bridges built to improve village connectivity: govt

The Public Works Ministry is building four suspension bridges in Banten Province to improve connectivity, support ...

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 2, 2026

Safety concerns raised over ‘narrow’ Rangitīkei River Bridge after fatal crash

Safety concerns raised over ‘narrow’ Rangitīkei River Bridge after fatal crash

Caucasian Knot

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· Jul 6, 2026

Traffic on two bridges in Dagestan is closed due to their collapse.

In the Kazbek district, traffic is closed on the bridge due to the subsidence of the span structure as a result of a break, and in the Tabasaransky district, the foundation of the bridge has been washed away and a support has collapsed.

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