Michigan House speaker says delayed Gordie Howe Bridge opening shows promise for a new deal

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 974

Last Updated: 10 hours, 19 minutes ago

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The primary stakeholders of the Gordie Howe International Bridge have signaled this week that the crossing between Detroit and Ontario, Canada will be delayed and won’t open next week as initially planned. Officials from the White House, meanwhile, are continuing to try and reach a new deal over ownership, financing and bridge tolls with their Canadian counterparts.

While several groups, leaders and politicians have called for the bridge to open on time, Michigan House Speaker …

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