Michigan

in the Great Lakes

Gordie Howe International Bridge

Did you know there is a new international bridge between the United States and Canada? The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Michigan and Ontario opened for traffic on July 27, 2026. The Gordie Howe International Bridge is a six-lane, 1.5 mile long, cable-stayed bridge over the Detroit River that connects I-75 in Detroit, Michigan in the United States to Highway 401 in Windsor, Ontario in Canada. The bridge carries the name of the late Gordie Howe, a famous Detroit Red Wings ice hockey player from Canada. This impressive bridge also has a bike and pedestrian path.

Click here to see the Gordie Howe International Bridge website.