Gordie Howe International Bridge nears connection over the Detroit River

WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7
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Published 2024-05-06
Chopper 7 was over the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Monday morning and the two sides of the bridge are nearing connection. According to officials, the bridge gap between the two sides is a little over 200 feet and will be connected sometime this summer.
All Comments (21)
  • @geomodelrailroader
    Canadians just installed their final segment and Americans have one to go in a few weeks the keystone will be installed and the bridge will be complete.
  • @phil9947
    Thank you Canada for being the best neighbors in the entire universe.
  • @user-vu5dt9lb4d
    Awesome looking. The downtown area hasn't looked this good in ages, thanks to Mayor Dugan and the others that are investing in it.
  • @streamofconsciousness5826
    They should join it right between July 1st (Canada Day) and July 4th (Independence Day). What a beautiful structure, I wonder if there's any left and right sway on windy days while it's still unconnected. They are pretty far out there.
  • @williamfleaher5834
    You newly constructed bridge has given something ta watch!!!!:person-turqouise-waving::glasses-purple-yellow-diamond::trophy-yellow-smiling::popcorn-yellow-striped-smile:
  • @jimw1615
    This reminds me of the connection of the two "legs" of the St. Louis Arch in October 1965. The expansion/contraction (from heating and cooling) of both legs played a big part in placing that last segment so it fit and could be welded into place. This bridge joining process should be no different unless there is an expansion interface built into the place where the two ends of the bridge meet.
  • @jeffreygosselin7576
    Congratulations Bryce Phillips on 4 years towards the completion of the Gordie Howe Bridge.
  • @UQRXD
    That is so wild both ends not connected.
  • @cynthiasmith4130
    I can't wait for it to be done!!! How exciting watching this bridge being built!!! What a bridge!!!! 🎉🎉🎉.. 💪💪💪💪💪.......
  • @gerardacronin334
    I do hope they have measured everything correctly and that the two sides line up!
  • @ronsamborski6230
    I’m unsure of what ship that is on the river, but the freighters on the Great Lakes, which the Detroit River is part of, are up to a thousand feet long. The video from above gives a glimpse of how huge the Gordie Howe Bridge actually is.
  • @TKevinBlanc
    I wonder if this will be the prototype for the new Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.