Gordie Howe Bridge Set to Open to Traffic July 27 Under US-Canada Deal
TL;DR
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open to traffic on July 27 under a Canada-Michigan agreement with U.S. government backing. The deal includes toll governance provisions, a 50% U.S. share of toll revenue with veto power on certain increases, and a 15-year economic development fund linked to bridge profits. Commercial shippers can use the Breakaway toll program at about $6.90 per axle. Leaders from Michigan and Canada welcomed the opening after lengthy negotiations and prior delays.
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- Gordie Howe bridge to open July 27, Canada says The Detroit News
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- U.S., Canada Agree to Open New Detroit Bridge After Deal on Tolls WSJ
- New US-Canada bridge to open after delay Politico
- Deal to open Gordie Howe Bridge is imminent, Mike Rogers says Detroit Free Press
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