What's the economic benefit of a bridge? Gordie Howe by the numbers

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a suspension bridge is seen from an aerial shot. the river underneath is bright blue and the blue sky is dotted with cloudshttps://i.cbc.ca/ais/5b199336-998a-49b3-afe0-9664e0d61af5,1784837923711/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C5280%2C2970%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="The Gordie Howe Bridge is seen from above in this drone shot from July 23, 2026.

When trucks start rolling across it on Monday, they'll be saving time, and unlocking major economic benefits." width="620" />

After 25 years of planning, seven years of construction and months of delays, the first trucks are finally set to roll over the Gordie Howe bridge on Monday.

In tow will be some of the billions of dollars worth of goods that pass through the Windsor-Detroit corridor, which the bridge will help get to their destinations faster — saving time and money.

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