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From the vault: An inside look at Gordie Howe International Bridge while under construction
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Rod Meloni, Ken Haddad , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The bridge connects Detroit to Canada and is the second bridge to do so, following the Ambassador Bridge which opened in 1929.
Construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge began in July 2018. The bridge connects Detroit to Canada and is the second bridge to do so, following the Ambassador Bridge which opened in 1929. The bridge was initially expected to open in 2025, but it is now set to open on July 27.
In 2023, construction crews were working on the road deck before starting bridge deck work on both the Canadian and US sides. Further details on the construction progress and the bridge's features are available from previous reports, which provide an inside look at the project's development.
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Published: July 27, 2026 ·
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