$6.4 Billion Bridge Between the US and Canada

Located between the USA and Canada Construction began on the Detroit River The new bridge aims to increase transport efficiency and make positive contributions to the environment while connecting the two countries.

So why is the bridge so big? of great importance? Here are all the details…

Detroit and Windsor have been one of the most critical points on the US-Canada border for nearly 200 years.

With the abolition of slavery in Canada in 1833, this region used as an escape route for slaves and by the late 19th century, Detroit had become a center of commerce and manufacturing.

Especially with the rise of Ford Motor, Detroit became a world-class city in the early 20th century. However, much of the international transportation at that time was done by limited capacity It was done by slow-moving ferries.

This increased the need for faster transportation in the region, and in 1910 the Michigan Central Railroad Tunnel was opened under the Detroit River. provided the first physical connection.

Then in 1929 Ambassador Bridge built and has become the busiest international border crossing in North America.

So why is a new bridge needed?

Today, the Ambassador Bridge, transports more than 4 million vehicles per year and 24% of U.S.-Canada trade. But the bridge and other links are aging and nearing capacity.

Existing bridges do not connect well enough to highways, which making transitions inefficient and time-consuming. That’s why the governments of both countries began investigating the need to build a new bridge in the early 2000s.

The new bridge, called the Gordie Howe International Bridge, is being built as a 2.5-mile cable-stayed bridge over the Detroit River.

The bridge, which will have the longest main span in North America, will greatly facilitate transportation between the two countries. up to 26,500 vehicles per day It was designed to have border crossing capacity and to make positive contributions to the environment.

Security will be increased with modern customs and border facilities, Great contributions will be made to trade and tourism in the region. The bridge will not only connect the two countries, but will also be an important structure that will symbolize the unity and cooperation of North America.

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