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Gordie Howe International Bridge Connects U.S. And Canada

The freighter Manitowoc makes its way down the Detroit River past continuing construction on the Canadian span of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Dec. 29, 2023, in Detroit. On Wednesday,

Workers have successfully connected the U.S. and Canadian sides of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, marking a significant milestone in the completion of this monumental project. The bridge, spanning the Detroit River and linking southwest Detroit with northwest Windsor, is a crucial infrastructure development that will enhance transportation and trade between the two countries.

Construction of the bridge, which began six years ago, involved the dedicated efforts of approximately 2,000 workers daily. While the connection between the two sides has been established, work on the bridge is expected to continue until the fall of 2025 to finalize all aspects of the project.

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