Gordie Howe International Bridge poised to open between Canada, Michigan

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to take place Friday while the bridge itself is expected to open to traffic later this month.

By: Associated Press

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 604

Last Updated: 2 days, 7 hours ago


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TORONTO — A new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block will open soon, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, jointly owned by Canada and the U.S. state of Michigan, is set to take place on Friday, while the bridge itself is expected to open to traffic later this month.

Invitations for a Friday afternoon event to “mark …

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