Canadian officials celebrated the ceremonial opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Michigan to Canada on Friday, a long-awaited ceremony delayed after Washington and Ottawa took time to settle “outstanding issues” related to toll sharing.

The 1.5-mile-long crossing connecting Detroit and Ontario will open for motorist crossings on July 27, and cyclists and pedestrians will be able to cross beginning Aug. 5.

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