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The new Canada-US bridge over the Detroit River is set to open
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Key Points:
- The Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River officially opens Monday, providing a vital new trade and travel link between Canada and the U.S. after years of construction and delays.
- Canada held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Windsor, Ontario, but U.S. and Michigan officials were excluded due to tensions following President Trump's imposition of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
- The six-lane, 1.5-mile bridge is expected to ease commercial traffic, offering a faster and cheaper alternative to the century-old Ambassador Bridge, which has been the sole large truck crossing in Detroit.
- Funded by Canada at an estimated $6.4 billion, the bridge will generate toll revenue shared with the U.S. government for 15 years, though Michigan will only receive its portion after Canada recoups its costs.
- The bridge honors Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe and will soon allow pedestrians and bicyclists with proper ID to cross for free, enhancing tourism and cross-border connectivity.
