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Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open by late July after delay, AP sources say
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
The Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after U.S. and Canadian officials reached an agreement to resolve the dispute that delayed its debut, according to two people directly involved in the negotiations.The sources were not auth...
Key takeaway A ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for early June was postponed after the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said the two countries needed more time to resolve outstanding issues.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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