The Gordie Howe International Bridge, the largest cable-stayed bridge in North America, has been declared an official border crossing, linking Michigan and Canada. Even though it has not opened to the public yet, its designation as a border crossing is a significant milestone in the Bridge’s ongoing construction.
The ongoing construction of the Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario has reached yet another milestone. The latest development is a testament to the progress being made in the project.
After the unforgettable moment captured on June 14th, where an American and Canadian ironworker shook hands on a beam 150 feet above the Detroit River, it took a little over a month to finish connecting the remaining steel beams and precast concrete panels.
According to Charl van Niekerk, CEO of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, the physical deck connection is a cause for celebration. He sees this as an opportunity to gaze into the future, where truck drivers can transport their goods to market, commuters can travel to and from work, and tourists can take in the breathtaking views from the multi-use path that joins the two countries.
Scheduled to open for business in the fall of 2025, the Bridge spans 0.53 miles, making it the tenth longest cable-stayed bridge globally. Notably, it is the first new crossing to link Ontario and Michigan in over six decades.
