Gordie Howe International Bridge to open July 27, Ottawa confirms

12-Jul-2026

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The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27, the federal government has confirmed.

Canada and Michigan agreed on July 10 to open the bridge with the support of the United States government, according to a news release issued just after 7 p.m. by the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.

"To support this opening and ensure that benefits are felt on both sides of the border, Canada and the United States have agreed to a series of cooperative measures focused on toll governance and transparency," the release said.

"[As] well as investments in the region, including through the establishment of a 15-year economic development fund tied to a portion of profits from bridge operations."