The Economic Benefits of the Gordie Howe International Bridge by the Numbers The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Windsor and Detroit after two and a half decades of planning and construction, has finally opened its gates to truckers.
As commercial traffic begins to flow across its three lane expanse, economists are touting the bridge as a game changer for trade between Canada and the United States.
The potential benefits of the new bridge include reduced wait times for truckers, saving time and money for goods crossing the border.