# North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge opens linking Canada and US 2026-08-13T18:00:56+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Gordie Howe International Bridge has opened between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. Its 853-metre main span is the longest of any cable-stayed bridge in North America, and the full crossing stretches about 2.5 km with six traffic lanes. The project includes ports of entry on both sides, approach roads and a direct connection between Ontario's Highway 401 and Michigan's Interstate 75. The bridge opened on 27 July 2026, adding capacity to the Windsor-Detroit corridor, which the Times of India says handles nearly 30% of all Canada-US trade carried by truck. A multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists is also part of the project. DYWIDAG, the stay-cable supplier, says the bridge was designed for extreme temperatures and ice risks. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: cable-stayed bridge, Canada-US border, Detroit River, Gordie Howe Bridge, infrastructure, trade corridor Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/north-americas-longest-cable-stayed-bridge-opens-linking-canada-and-us/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/north-americas-longest-cable-stayed-bridge-opens-linking-canada-and-us/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.