Gordie Howe Bridge to give Michigan a walkable, bikeable link to Canada

[marmar]

(BRIDGE Detroit) Detroit’s Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to change the way people cross the river. For the first time in decades, residents will be able to walk or bike, in addition to driving, into Canada.

Expected to open in early 2026, the bridge is designed to ease congestion at existing crossings. Once it’s built, it will become the only bridge from Michigan to Canada that allows for foot and bike traffic, joining just a few other US-Canadian crossings with pedestrian lanes.

“People didn’t want us to lose a unique opportunity to design a new international crossing without considering the incorporation of a multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists,” said Heather Grondin, chief relations officer for the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Construction began in 2018 and as of Nov. 13, it’s 98% completed. Though an official opening date hasn’t been announced, officials expect the bridge will open early 2026. .......................(more)

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/gordie-howe-bridge-walkable-bikeable-link-to-canada/

[waddirum]

1. I plan to be there opening day

Possibly even first in line in the pedestrian lane.