Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open July 27 after US‑Canada agreement

The $4.5‑$4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario is scheduled to open for traffic on July 27 2026. The six‑lane cable‑stayed span, fully financed by Canada, will provide a new high‑capacity crossing for freight and passengers on one of North America’s busiest trade corridors.

After President Donald Trump threatened in February to block the bridge over concerns that the United States would receive too little of the toll revenue, the two governments negotiated a settlement. The United States will receive 50 percent of toll profits and will have a veto over any toll increase of more than 10 percent. President Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had “cut a MUCH BETTER DEAL for America… the new deal is great and fair.” Canadian Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said the bridge “will be a crucial economic connection” and will generate billions of dollars of activity for decades.

The agreement clears the regulatory impasse that had delayed the original early‑June opening. Once operational, the bridge is expected to ease congestion on the older Ambassador Bridge, cut crossing times by about 20 minutes, and support the regional automotive supply chain and broader U.S.–Canada trade.