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Cars, trucks will begin crossing July 27. Cyclists and pedestrians can on Aug. 5
Cars, trucks will begin crossing July 27. Cyclists and pedestrians can on Aug. 5
· CBC News · Posted: Jul 15, 2026 1:52 PM EDT | Last Updated: 40 minutes ago
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Laneway for cyclists and pedestrians on the Gordie Howe bridge. (Gordie Howe International Bridge/Facebook)
While the Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open to commercial and passenger vehicles July 27, pedestrians and cyclists are going to have to wait a little while longer to cross.
The Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) announced Thursday that walkers and bike riders will be allowed to go over the Detroit River on the span starting Aug. 5.
The one lane path will accommodate two-way pedestrian traffic.
According to the WDBA’s website the multi-use path remains toll-free.
The path is 2.5 kilometres long and 3.6 metres wide and connects into existing local trail networks on either side of the border.
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What we know — and don’t know — about the deal to open the Gordie Howe bridge
The Canadian government announced on Friday evening that the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27th — with the support of the U.S. government. But questions remain about the agreement to finally open the bridge, and Conservative MPs are looking for answers. CBC Windsor’s Emma Loop reports.Corrections and clarifications·Submit a news tip·Report error