Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27 after delay
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and Michigan is set to open on July 27 following delays caused by renegotiations with the U.S. government. The final agreement includes a 15-year economic development fund and new protocols for toll governance.
Why it matters
The bridge is a critical piece of infrastructure for North American trade, and the resolution of the dispute reflects the complex diplomatic and economic relationship between Canada and the U.S.
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 will soon be opening — providing a new connection for the region, while strengthening one of the world’s most important trade corridors,” Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said in a news release Friday.
The news release said Canada and Michigan agreed to open the bridge with the support of the United States Government.
It said Canada and the U.S. agreed to a series of measures on toll governance, “as well as investments in the region, including through the establishment of a 15-year economic development fund tied to a portion of profits from bridge operations.”
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