POV: 1st time crossing the Gordie Howe bridge from Canada to U.S.

Canada July 28, 2026 07:04 AM

CBC’s Emma Loop drives from Windsor, Ont., to Detroit, Mich., using the Gordie Howe bridge for the first time. The bridge, which opened to the public July 27, provides a highway-to-highway connection between Ontario’s Highway 401 and Michigan’s Interstate 75 — with six traffic lanes, 16 toll lanes and 60 Canada and U.S. inspection lanes.

POV: 1st time crossing the Gordie Howe bridge from Canada to U.S.

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