Statistics Canada has reported that a large number of drivers crossed the Gordie Howe International Bridge into Canada in the initial days following its opening. The highly anticipated bridge, linking Windsor and Detroit, commenced its operations on July 27 after encountering several weeks of delays. According to preliminary data from StatCan, there were 18,900 return trips made by Canadian residents from the United States via the Gordie Howe bridge during its first five days of service. Similarly, 18,100 U.S. residents traveled across the bridge to enter Canada during the same timeframe.
In comparison, other border crossings in the vicinity, such as the Ambassador Bridge and the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, recorded a total of 52,700 inbound trips made by both Canadians and U.S. residents within the same period. Additionally, StatCan noted that 4,100 commercial transport trucks crossed into Canada via the Gordie Howe bridge during the last five days of July.
