Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit, Canada set to open July 27 after dispute resolved

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a 1.5-mile structure linking Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, is now slated to open on July 27. U.S. and Canadian officials reached an agreement to resolve disputes that had postponed the bridge's debut. A spokesperson for Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada confirmed the opening date to CBS News Detroit.

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Today, Canada and Michigan have agreed to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, with the support of the United States Government.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony, initially scheduled for early June, was postponed after the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority cited the need to address "outstanding issues." This delay became a point of contention in a closely watched U.S. Senate race, with Democrats attempting to tie the hold-up to then-President Trump. Trump had previously demanded shared ownership of the bridge and other concessions from Canada.

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The bridge will be a major economic driver in the region and will also provide options for commuters, tourists, and businesses.

Canada financed the bridge's construction, a project that began in 2018 and has incurred costs nearing $4.4 billion. The bridge is named after the late Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe, who played 25 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings. Officials anticipate the bridge will serve as a significant economic driver for the region, offering new options for commuters, tourists, and businesses.

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I had a conversation with the secretary yesterday, Secretary of Commerce Lutnick, and the deal will be announced in the next few days.