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Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open 'soon,' source says
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ArcaMax
· 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 ...
UPI
· 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
Washington Examiner
· 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
· 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
· 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...
Times of India
· 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.
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Related coverage for "Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open 'soon,' source says": ArcaMax — Gordie Howe bridge to open July 27, Canada says. UPI — Canada, Michigan to open Gordie Howe International Bridge at end of July. Washington Examiner — Gordie Howe Bridge to open by end of July after US and Canada settle issues. Off The Press — After US-Canada spat, bridge to open connecting Detroit, Windsor. The Hill — Trump claims US got ‘much better deal’ as delayed bridge with Canada set to open. Times of India — Canada gives share of bridge profits to US to get Trump nod