Breakaway
Coverage of Breakaway in the Nexus archive.
- Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened this week -- here’s a look at the toll prices
The Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened on July 27, connecting Detroit’s I-75 to Ontario’s Highway 401. Owned by Michigan and Canada but primarily funded by Canada, the bridge features toll rates lower than the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, with a free multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists opening August 5.
- Comparing toll prices as Gordie Howe International Bridge opens to traffic
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a major infrastructure project connecting Detroit and Ontario, is set to open to traffic on July 27. The bridge, funded primarily by Canada, offers toll rates significantly lower than the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, with discounts available through the Breakaway program.
- Here’s when the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open to traffic
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open to traffic on July 27, 2025, with a toll-free multi-use path for walkers and cyclists opening on August 5. Jointly owned by Michigan and Canada, the bridge was funded almost entirely by Canada and features six bridge lanes, 16 toll lanes, and 60 inspection lanes. Tolls vary by vehicle type, with discounts available through the Breakaway toll program.