DETROIT – The Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open July 27.
The deal to build the bridge was signed by Canada and Michigan in 2012, construction began in 2018.
Outstanding disputes between Canada and the U.S have pushed back the opening from fall 2025 to the present.
Both countries have reached a deal to open the bridge over toll revenue.
Canada paid for the $4.6 billion project upfront, planning to earn back money spent from tolls.
Per the agreement between of the two countries to open the bridge, Reuters is reporting the U.S will get 50% of toll revenue profits and veto power over any toll hike more than 10%.
Reports say 25% of the trade between the two nations go between Windsor and Detroit, at this time the Ambassador Bride handles much of the traffic.
Data from the bridge and tunnel operations association show traffic on the Ambassador Bridge has gotten worse after a rise in both trucks and cars since 2006.
The owner of the Ambassador bridge, the Moroun family has long opposed the Gordie Howe project. Reports say the Family donated $1 million to a Trump super PAC right before the bridge opening was delayed.
The Mayor of Windsor, Drew Dilkens and Glenn Stevens with the Detroit Regional Chamber joined Local 4 Live to tell us more on why the bridge was delayed, bridge history and celebration for the opening.
You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.