New International Bridge Rising Over the Detroit River

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is under construction, towering over the Detroit River at a height of 772 feet on the U.S. side of the river.

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September 3, 2023, 5:00 AM PDT

By James Brasuell @CasualBrasuell


Construction in progress on the Gordie Howe International Bridge above the Detroit River.

The state of construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge on the U.S. side of the border in July 2023. | Gordie Howe International Bridge

The U.S. tower on the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit now reaches its full height over the Detroit River, topping out at 722 feet, just a few feet shorter than the Renaissance Center.

Robin Runyan provides an update on construction progress on the new bridge border crossing for an article for Urbanize Detroit, reporting also that some of the bridge deck has been installed.

As for what to expect, “In addition to three lanes each way for vehicular traffic, the Gordie Howe International Bridge will have a multi-use path for bikes and pedestrians. The bridge is expected to open in 2025.” See Planetizen’s archive for more of the process that led to this point with the bridge project.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge website has a full set of July 2023 construction photos for more eye candy on the bridge’s construction.

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