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Detroit ironworker reflects on four years building the Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of opening
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Tiarra Braddock , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 25, 2026
· 3 min read
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open to traffic Monday, linking Detroit and Windsor in what workers are calling a historic milestone. For ironworker Casey Whitson, the celebration marked the end of a long personal journey one that included an iconic moment two years ago when he and...
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Key takeaway Whitson is a member of Iron Workers Local 25 in Novi and spent four years working on the project.
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Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open to traffic Monday, linking Detroit and Windsor in what workers are calling a historic milestone. For ironworker Casey Whitson, the celebration marked the end of a long personal journey one that included an iconic moment two years ago when he and...
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