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June 9, 2026
Gordie Howe International Bridge Opening Delayed as Ownership Disputes Continue
- The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority confirmed the delay, stating that both countries need time to resolve outstanding issues before the opening.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney noted that the bridge might not open on time but emphasized there was 'no big drama' regarding the delay.
- Local officials believe that former President Donald Trump's demands for shared ownership are a significant factor in the postponement.
9 Sources
- Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will openJun 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM · Independent
- Mark Carney announces opening date for Detroit bridge despite early threat from TrumpJun 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM · Independent
- Carney says bridge threatened by Trump will openJun 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM · The Hill
- Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'Jun 10, 2026 at 5:08 PM · Independent
- Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'Jun 10, 2026 at 5:45 PM · ABC News
- Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'Jun 11, 2026 at 12:52 AM · The Hill
- Opening of Canada-US bridge in Detroit that Trump threatened to block is delayedJun 11, 2026 at 1:06 PM · ABC News
- Opening for new Detroit-Canada bridge that Trump once threatened to block is now delayedJun 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM · Independent
- Opening of long awaited US-Canada bridge delayed againJun 11, 2026 at 2:55 PM · BBC