What's the economic benefit of a bridge? Gordie Howe by the numbers
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open, aiming to alleviate congestion at the Windsor-Detroit border crossing. The project is expected to handle nearly half of the commercial traffic in the corridor, significantly improving trade efficiency.
June 9 | Duration 4:39 After 25 years of planning, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, will open at the end of the week. For The National, CBC’s Peter Armstrong breaks down what the bridge promises and why Canadian taxpayers had to pay for it. Social Sharing After 25 years of planning, seven years of construction and months of delays, the first trucks are finally set to roll over the Gordie Howe bridge on Monday.
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