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Gordie Howe bridge officially open after months of cross-border controversy
Canada will collect tolls for about 50 years before the United States and Canada split revenue from the $4.4 billion bridge, officials said.
- Today, the 1.5-mile Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened to the public, connecting Detroit and Windsor across the Detroit River with a $4.4 billion span that Governor Gretchen Whitmer previewed earlier.
- Safety railings shaped like hockey sticks honor Gordie Howe, with Whitmer calling the massive span a "tribute" to the relationship between Michigan and Canada, built by union workers on both sides.
- Standard tolls for personal vehicles are $5.75 USD , though the Breakaway discount program lowers costs to $4.35 USD . Canada will collect revenue for about 50 years until costs are recouped.
- By comparison, the nearby Ambassador Bridge charges $10 for standard crossings and $20 with a trailer. Pedestrians and bicyclists will gain free access to the Gordie Howe crossing starting Aug 5.
- Travelers must report monetary instruments exceeding $10,000, as marijuana remains illegal under United States federal law. Officials advise commuters to review CBP travel requirements and prohibited items before crossing.
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·Vicente López, Argentina
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·Grand Rapids, United States
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