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June 11, 2026 ~ WJR’s Marie Osborne shares the latest on the delay of the Gordie Howe International Bridge ribbon cutting.
DETROIT ~ After insider sources reported that a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge was set for Friday this week, with a public opening coming soon after, officials are now saying the ceremony and opening have been delayed.
“The Gordie Howe International Bridge will be a vital economic link for Canada and the United States. As we work towards an opening date, we are taking a collaborative approach, reflecting our shared ambition for this trade corridor,” read a press release from the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. “Canada and the United States have agreed to delay the opening of the bridge, taking the necessary time to resolve any outstanding issues.“
This development is the latest in the saga of the bridge, with President Donald Trump threatening in February to keep the bridge closed if Canada doesn’t offer up “at least one half of this asset.” It is unclear when the bridge may open now, with no date publicly set.
