Highway 401
Coverage of Highway 401 in the Nexus archive.
- Crews make finishing touches ahead of Gordie Howe Bridge opening at Noon today
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open at Noon today after years of construction, connecting Detroit and Windsor. Drivers will pay a $5.75 toll with a passport or enhanced license, while a toll-free pedestrian path opens August 5. The bridge is the first new international crossing between the cities in nearly a century.
- Livestream: Canada celebrating completion of Gordie Howe International Bridge
Canada is celebrating the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, set to open to traffic on July 27 and to walkers/cyclists on August 5. A ceremony on the Canadian side will begin on July 24, with a livestream available.
- 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.