Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed over ‘outstanding issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block has been delayed due to 'outstanding issues.'

By: Associated Press

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 454

Last Updated: 13 hours ago

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The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.

In a statement released before a scheduled Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony at the bridge, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said that “Canada and the United States have agreed to delay the opening of the bridge, taking the necessary time to resolve any outstanding issues.” It didn’t elaborate on what those …

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