Statistics Canada has reported that a substantial number of drivers crossed the Gordie Howe International Bridge into Canada in the initial days following its recent opening. The highly anticipated bridge linking Windsor and Detroit officially commenced operations on July 27, following a period of delays. According to preliminary data from StatCan, there were approximately 18,900 return trips made by Canadian residents from the United States through the Gordie Howe bridge during the first five days of its operation. In parallel, around 18,100 U.S. residents utilized the bridge to enter Canada during the same timeframe.
In comparison, other key border crossings in the vicinity, namely the Ambassador Bridge and the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, recorded a total of 52,700 inbound trips by both Canadian and U.S. residents over the same period. Additionally, commercial transport activity was notable, with 4,100 trucks making their way to Canada via the Gordie Howe bridge in the final five days of July.