The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed. That comes despite an initial plan to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at the end of this week.
In a statement to WDET, Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority officials say the U.S. and Canada have agreed to push back the opening of the span. They say that’s being done in order to take the necessary time to resolve outstanding issues.
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The statement did not detail what those issues are. President Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, saying he wants the international crossing to be a better deal for the U.S.
No American federal dollars were used to construct the span, with the Canadian government footing the entire bill for the bridge deck. Canada and Michigan have planned to split toll revenue after Canada repays itself for construction costs.
It is unclear what a deal to open the Gordie Howe Bridge would look like.
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