Fact Sheets

With any major construction activity, the use of heavy machinery may cause noise and vibration above existing levels and beyond the project footprint. The Gordie Howe International Bridge project team understands the concern...

The construction phase of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project will bring thousands of workers to the Sandwich area, along with long-term community development opportunities.

The aggressive construction schedule for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project will continue through into winter 2020-2021. Construction is ongoing simultaneously throughout the four project components

The Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan includes innovative initiatives that provide opportunities for local community members to contribute to the project in a meaningful way

The Community Organization Investment initiative will provide funding of $50,000 (CDN) in Canada and the US to community organizations serving Sandwich/west Windsor or Delray/Southwest Detroit residents.

As part of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, five pedestrian bridges crossing Interstate-75 will be built to provide safe access to services within the community.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge project requires significant construction activity, including the demolition and removal of existing infrastructure, reconstruction of select roadways and bridges, and construction of new project infrastructure.

The new crossing is of vital importance to the economic prosperity of communities and businesses on both sides of the border and is expected to create thousands of construction jobs

The Canadian and US Ports of Entry (POE) will include several buildings, canopies, roadways, parking lots and bridge ramps. All of these structures will require a solid base on which they can be built.