New photos show Gordie Howe International Bridge construction progress
New photos of the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction site in Detroit show the project progress as of Jan. 28, 2021. DETROIT โ New photos (view above) of the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction site in Detroit show the project progress as of Jan. 28, 2021. Officials said the Gordie Howe International Bridge will be the largest cable-stayed bridge in North America when itโs finished. Rendering of the Gordie Howe International Bridge from the WDBA. Read back: Gordie Howe International Bridge project includes 5 new pedestrian bridgesThis map shows the โfour componentsโ of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project -- click here to view a zoomed in version of the map:AdMap of four components of Gordie Howe International Bridge project (Gordie Howe International Bridge)For more information, go to www.gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com.
Foes of new Detroit-Canada bridge lose key court decision
DETROIT The Michigan appeals court ruled in favor of the state Thursday in a challenge to a second bridge being built between Detroit and Canada. Companies controlled by the Moroun family, owners of the Ambassador Bridge, sued over the condemnation of land to make room for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Canada assumed financial responsibility for the project, and any money spent by Michigan is reimbursed by Canada, the appeals court said. While some Michigan funds might be used momentarily, no Michigan funds are ultimately expended under the crossing agreement.The Legislature requires the Transportation Department to keep it informed with various reports, the court said. The bridge, named for a native of Canada who played hockey for the Detroit Red Wings, is expected to open in 2024.
Detroit puts out call for developers to help with Historic Fort Wayne renovation
DETROIT โ The city of Detroit is putting out a call for partners to help redevelop the Historic Fort Wayne. When construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge is complete, traffic will be increased near Fort Wayne, and the city sees a lot of potential for the site that has fallen into despair. Meagan Elliott, with Detroit Parks and Recreation, said the city is collecting ideas from planners to help make the area a public/private partnership. โWeโre going to be asking for specific plans and financial documents, anything to prove we can have a lot of serious, quality proposals for what to do with the site," she said. Learn more in the video above.
Gordie Howe International Bridge construction update on Nov. 26, 2019
WINDSOR โ The CEOs of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and Bridging North America offered a brief update Tuesday morning on the Gordie Howe Intertnational Bridge project construction. Watch here:Posted by Gordie Howe International Bridge on Tuesday, November 26, 2019Officials announced last year that the bridge project will cost about $4.4 billion. Renderings show what the cable-stayed, or dual-column, bridge will look like, according to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. Rendering of the Gordie Howe International Bridge from the WDBA. Officials said the Gordie Howe International Bridge will be the largest cable-stayed bridge in North America when itโs finished.
Detroit to retrofit 200 homes to reduce noise, air pollution from Gordie Howe International Bridge
DETROIT - There's an ongoing effort by the city of Detroit to make things a little easier for the people who live near where the new Gordie Howe International Bridge will be built. Jose Guzman said he loves the view from his new energy-efficient windows that were installed on his home. A new heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit was also installed, and Guzman was happy to show them off to Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. The upgrades are meant to mitigate against air and noise pollution as truck traffic eventually increases with the construction of the bridge. The Bridging Neighborhoods effort will cost $6.5 million and is funded through the $45 million community benefits agreement the city made for the bridge project.