Opening date set for Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Michigan and Canada

Officials have set a late July opening date for the Gordie Howe International Bridge after years of construction and delays.

Canada and Michigan have agreed to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, 2026, according to a news release from the Canadian government. The bridge spans the Detroit River to connect Windsor, Ontario with Detroit, Michigan.

“A product of sustained collaboration over the past decade, the bridge will strengthen North American supply chains, support manufacturing, and improve the movement of essential goods,” officials said.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is approximately 1.5 miles long with six lanes and ports of entry on both sides of the border “equipped with advanced screening and border management technologies.”

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to reduce traffic congestion at the Ambassador Bridge.

The standard per axle toll rate for large commercial vehicles is set at $8.75 USD.

“The Gordie Howe International Bridge has always been a great deal for our state. Thousands of Michigan workers built this critical bridge, which will speed up auto production, lower costs, ease traffic, strengthen agriculture, and give people on both sides of the border better-paying jobs and brighter futures. I’m proud to have fought for its opening and congratulate my partners who have worked on this issue alongside me for years. This bridge is a testament to the enduring partnership between Michigan and Canada and what we can get done when we think big and bet on our shared future together. Thank you to our allies in Canada and to the Michiganders who advocated for years to get this done. Let’s keep working together to build a bright future for Michigan and Canada,” said Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.