The Gordie Howe Bridge is a planned cable-stayed bridge that will span the Detroit River between Detroit, Michigan, in the United States and Windsor, Ontario, in Canada. The bridge is named in honor of Gordie Howe, a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Detroit Red Wings and was a cultural icon in both the United States and Canada.
The bridge is being built to replace the aging Ambassador Bridge, which currently handles a significant portion of trade between the United States and Canada. The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to improve traffic flow and enhance economic development in the region. It is a joint project between the Canadian and United States governments, with the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority overseeing the construction.
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Construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge began in 2018, and the bridge is expected to open to traffic in 2024. The bridge will have six lanes for vehicles and separate pedestrian and bicycle lanes.
