A new US$4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario is on track to open in the coming weeks despite a threat made in February by US President Donald Trump, a bridge authority said on Monday.A formal ribbon cutting is expected later this week, a source told Reuters. Detroit media outlets reported on Monday the Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open to traffic on June 15.The ribbon-cutting invitations went out on Monday after a conversation between Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, and Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff, according to sources with knowledge of the plans who spoke to Detroit-news" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="142747" data-entity-type="organization">The Detroit News on Monday.
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US$4.7 billion US-Canada bridge nears opening despite earlier Trump threat
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.7 billion project connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, is set to open in the coming weeks. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is anticipated later this week, with local media reporting a June 15 opening date for traffic.
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.7 billion project connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, is set to open in the coming weeks. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is anticipated later this week, with local media reporting a June 15 opening date for traffic. This development proceeds despite a February threat from then-US President Donald Trump. Invitations for the ribbon-cutting were issued following discussions between Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles. The bridge authority confirmed the project is on track for its upcoming opening.
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US President Donald Trump made a threat in February regarding the bridge.
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A new US$4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario is on track to open in the coming weeks.
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open to traffic on June 15.
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Ribbon-cutting invitations went out on Monday after a conversation between Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Susie Wiles.
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