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North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge opens linking Canada and US
North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge opens linking Canada and US
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that this bridge alone will transform trade flows need a hard look. The Windsor-Detroit corridor already handles nearly 30% of Canada-US truck trade. The real test is not the bridge's record 853-metre span but whether it eases customs delays. Watch truck crossing times over the next quarter to judge. A new span does not guarantee faster clearance. Will officials on both sides match the concrete with better processing, or leave the bottleneck at the toll booth?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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