Gordie Howe Bridge to open by end of July after US and Canada settle issues

Published July 10, 2026 4:56pm ET | Updated July 10, 2026 4:56pm ET



The Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit to Canada is set to open at the end of this month after American and Canadian officials resolved “outstanding issues” that delayed the original opening in June.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was slated for June 12, but was postponed indefinitely to allow Washington and Ottawa time to sit down and iron out a dispute. According to multiple reports on Friday, the issues had been resolved, and the record-breaking bridge will open for crossings before Aug. 1, but an official ribbon-cutting date has not yet been released.

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