Gordie Howe Bridge Set to Open by Late July After Delays

WHO:

Fox News - President Trump announced on Truth Social that he "was able to cut a MUCH BETTER DEAL for America."

Fox News - Trump described the original deal for the bridge as "unacceptable to me."

AP News - Two people directly involved in the negotiations confirmed the agreement to open the bridge.

Detroit Free Press - Mike Rogers stated, "This is getting wrapped up. That bridge is going to get open."

Detroit Free Press - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers stated, "the deal will be announced in the next few days."

Detroit Free Press - Mike Rogers mentioned that he had a conversation with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding the deal.

AP News - U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers referenced the deal during an interview.

AP News - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer congratulated those involved in the bridge project.

Detroit Free Press - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was involved in negotiations.

Detroit Free Press - Trump is mentioned as having made demands regarding the bridge.

WHAT:

Fox News - The Gordie Howe International Bridge will now open on July 27.

Fox News - The original construction cost of the bridge was approximately 6.4 billion CAD.

Detroit News - The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open to traffic on July 27 under an agreement between Canada and Michigan and with the support of the U.S. government.

Detroit News - The U.S. government would receive 50% of the bridge's toll revenue and be able to veto any toll increase that is 10% over the current tolls.

Detroit News - Commercial shippers that sign up for the Gordie Howe Bridge's "Breakaway" discount toll program will pay charges of 6.90 U.S. dollars per axle.

AP News - The bridge is expected to open on July 27.

Detroit Free Press - The bridge construction cost is approximately $4.4 billion (U.S.).

Detroit Free Press - The deal may allow the U.S. to receive "as much as half" of the bridge's toll revenue and a say in the toll structure.

Detroit Free Press - The deal may include a ban on Chinese-built electric vehicles from crossing into the U.S. via the new bridge.

AP News - The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open by the end of the month.

AP News - Commercial traffic is expected to begin before Aug. 1.

AP News - The bridge is 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) long and connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

Detroit Free Press - The bridge construction cost is approximately $4.7 billion (U.S.).

Detroit Free Press - The U.S. could receive up to half of the bridge's toll revenue under the new deal.

WHERE:

AP News - The bridge links Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

AP News - The bridge spans the Detroit River.

WHEN:

CBS News - The Gordie Howe Bridge is expected to open on July 27.

AP News - A ribbon-cutting ceremony was originally scheduled for June 12 but was postponed.

Detroit Free Press - The potential deal may be announced soon, with the bridge expected to open by the end of July.

WHY:

Detroit News - The long-awaited opening of the $4.7 billion bridge has been a point of contention and international drama this year after Trump threatened to block it in February until Canada treated the U.S. with "fairness and respect."

AP News - The delay followed President Trump’s earlier threats to block the bridge’s opening.

AP News - The delay in opening the bridge became an issue in a closely watched Senate race, with Democratic candidate Mallory McMorrow attempting to leverage the controversy against Trump and Republicans.

AP News - The opening was delayed due to outstanding issues between the U.S. and Canada.

Detroit Free Press - Trump made demands regarding the bridge's ownership and toll structure, which contributed to the delay.

HOW:

Fox News - The new agreement includes that half of the net profit generated by the bridge will go to a regional development fund.

Detroit News - The Canadian government laid out some broad strokes of the agreement between the U.S. and Canada, including those "focused on toll governance and transparency, as well as investments in the region, including through the establishment of a 15-year economic development fund tied to a portion of profits from bridge operations."

AP News - U.S. and Canadian officials reached an agreement to resolve the dispute that delayed the bridge's debut.

AP News - U.S. and Canadian officials reached an agreement to resolve the dispute.

Detroit Free Press - Negotiations involved discussions about toll revenue and restrictions on Chinese-built electric vehicles.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 16:15 UTC)

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he secured a much better deal for America regarding the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which he previously deemed unacceptable. The bridge is now set to open on July 27, with the original construction cost estimated at approximately 6.4 billion CAD. Under the new agreement, half of the net profit generated by the bridge will be allocated to a regional development fund.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 10:20 UTC)

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open to traffic on July 27, following an agreement between Canada and Michigan, with backing from the U.S. government. Under this agreement, the U.S. will receive half of the bridge's toll revenue and has the power to veto any toll increase exceeding ten percent of the current rates, while commercial shippers enrolled in the "Breakaway" discount program will pay $6.90 per axle. This $4.7 billion project has faced significant tension this year, particularly after Trump threatened to block its opening unless Canada treated the U.S. with "fairness and respect."

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 09:21 UTC)

U.S. and Canadian officials have reached an agreement to resolve the dispute that delayed the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, which is now expected to open on July 27. Mike Rogers confirmed that the negotiations are wrapping up, stating, "That bridge is going to get open," following earlier threats from Trump to block its debut. The construction of the bridge has cost approximately $4.4 billion.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 04:04 UTC)

The Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open on July 27, and a new deal could allow the U.S. to receive as much as half of the bridge's toll revenue while also influencing the toll structure. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers announced that the deal, which may include a ban on Chinese-built electric vehicles from crossing into the U.S. via the bridge, will be revealed in the next few days after discussions with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The delay in the bridge's opening has become a focal point in a closely watched Senate race, with Democratic candidate Mallory McMorrow seeking to use the situation against Trump and the Republicans.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 01:26 UTC)

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, is expected to open by the end of July, with commercial traffic anticipated to begin before August 1. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick played a key role in the negotiations that resolved outstanding issues between the U.S. and Canada, including discussions about toll revenue and restrictions on Chinese-built electric vehicles, while President Trump had previously made demands regarding the bridge's ownership and toll structure. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer congratulated those involved in the bridge project, which spans 1.5 miles and has a construction cost of approximately $4.7 billion.