DETROIT – The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed.
Chuck Andary, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Legal Officer, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, released a statement on Thursday, June 11, saying Canada and the United States have agreed to delay the opening.
“The Gordie Howe International Bridge will be a vital economic link for Canada and the United States. As we work towards an opening date, we are taking a collaborative approach, reflecting our shared ambition for this trade corridor.
Canada and the United States have agreed to delay the opening of the bridge, taking the necessary time to resolve any outstanding issues.
We appreciate the efforts of workers on both sides of the border to get the bridge to its current state of readiness.â€
Chuck Andary, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Legal Officer, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the bridge was scheduled for Friday, June, 12. However, that has been canceled.
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The bridge, jointly owned by Michigan and Canada, broke ground in 2018, though the agreement to build it was signed in 2012.
Under that deal, Canada agreed to cover construction costs, to be repaid through toll revenue.
The project has also been pulled into a broader dispute between the U.S. and Canada.
Earlier this year, President Donald Trump threatened to keep the bridge closed unless the U.S. is “fully compensated†by Canada and called for negotiations.
Last month, the White House told Local 4 that concerns about the bridge are separate from trade, while reaffirming its commitment to challenging Canada's trade practices.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens previously said Canada should not accept a bad deal simply to open the bridge.
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