Over 7,500+ Vehicles Cross The Gordie Howe International Bridge On Opening Day!
Opening Day Details
• Traffic Flow: Approximately 60% of Traffic on The Gordie Howe International Bridge Was Going To Canada From The United States, With 40% of Traffic Going To The United States From Canada.
• Traffic Volume: Over 7,500+ Vehicles including Passenger Cars, Trucks, SUVs, and Motorcycles Made the Trip Across the Detroit River in the First 12-Hours.
• First Crossers: Members of Hockey Legend Gordie Howe's Family, alongside local dignitaries like Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, led the inaugural procession.
• Connection: It marks the first new direct vehicle link between Detroit and Windsor in nearly a century. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Crossing Information
• Capacity: Features six main traffic lanes plus dedicated inspection and toll areas.