Gordie Howe Bridge opens with commemorative card honoring Red Wings icon
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened for crossings on July 27, 2026, spanning the Detroit River between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. On the first day, 7,500 travelers received a commemorative postcard featuring Gordie Howe in his Red Wings uniform. The Howe family was present for the unveiling and expressed gratitude for their parents’ lasting legacy. The bridge is designed with advanced border management technologies and is the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America, measuring approximately 2.5 kilometers in length.
- •The bridge connects Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan.
- •Howe family members were the first to cross the bridge.
- •The postcard features Howe with his signature and the bridge.
- •The bridge includes modern ports of entry and security technology.
- •It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Commemorative Card of Red Wings Icon Celebrates Opening of Gordie Howe Bridge
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