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Gordie Howe Bridge Opens Big | Toronto News
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $6.4 billion game-changer, officially opened this past Monday—marking the first new U.S.-Canada crossing in 60 years. Connecting Highway 401 to I-75, it handles $300 billion in annual trade and features 16 toll lanes, 60 inspection lanes, and towering 220-meter twin structures. Built by 15,000 workers over 5+ years, it’s now the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America. The Howe family and Onfreight Logistics led the inaugural crossings, while a ribbon-cutting ceremony—though missing some U.S. dignitaries amid trade tensions—celebrated the…
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