Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said Canada and the United States need more time to resolve outstanding issues before the $6.4 billion span opens.
- On Thursday, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority abruptly canceled festivities planned for Friday to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Windsor.
- Chuck Andary, interim chief executive officer and chief legal officer for the WDBA, stated that Canada and the United States agreed to delay the opening to "resolve any outstanding issues."
- Despite predicting an end-of-week opening on Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney maintained "there's no big drama" regarding the $4.7 billion project when speaking to reporters on Wednesday.
- Local officials including Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and Former Gov. Rick Snyder expressed uncertainty about their roles before the cancellation, with Dilkens telling The Detroit News he had "no idea" what to expect.
- Construction of the six-lane span was fully funded by Canada, with costs intended to be recovered through tolls shared with Michigan, though President Donald Trump previously demanded compensation before allowing the bridge to open.
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Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House official
WASHINGTON — A White House official says Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been leading the charge in the Trump administration on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which has seen its opening delayed at the request of the United States.
Governor Whitmer, Speaker Hall comment on Gordie Howe International Bridge delay
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The new Gordie Howe International Bridge will not have a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony today or be open to traffic on Monday. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is hoping the span connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario will be open soon despite the delay. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2491/files/2026/06/0612detwhitmer1.mp3 The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority did not give a s…
After Trump Threats, Opening of US-Canada Bridge Is Delayed
A new cross-border showpiece is ready, but the celebration isn't. The long-planned dedication and opening of the $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, which was slated for Friday, has been put on hold with no new date announced. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority offered no...
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