DETROIT, MI (WOWO) The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to bring new opportunities for trade, manufacturing and economic development across northwest Ohio, with regional leaders saying the six-lane crossing could strengthen the area’s role as a major North American transportation hub.
The bridge, scheduled to open to vehicle traffic Monday, creates a second major commercial connection between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, adding capacity to one of the busiest trade corridors between the United States and Canada.
While the bridge is located in the Detroit-Windsor region, business leaders in Toledo and northwest Ohio say the impact could extend throughout the region by improving freight movement, strengthening supply chains and attracting companies seeking access to both U.S. and Canadian markets…