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The Gordie Howe International Bridge requires the installation of 216 stay cables. The installation process for each pair can take two-to-five days and involves multiple steps as described below.

Fact sheets

The Gordie Howe International Bridge will have the longest main span of any cable-stayed bridge in North America. Critical to its design is the incorporation of 216 stay cables that serve two purposes -- they deliver the weight of the entire structure to the tower and, through tension, maintain the bridge deck’s stability and placement.

Spotlight

There is more than meets the eye when looking at the Gordie Howe International Bridge towers and, in this case, what is inside is just as important as what is outside.  Significant progress continues on the project as site crews install structural steel anchor boxes into the top of the bridge towers – a critical component to the bridge’s stay-cable support system.  

News Releases

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced that the selection process is underway for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA).

News Releases

“I have accepted Bryce Phillips’ resignation from the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Windsor- Detroit Bridge Authority, effective January 6, 2023. I would like to thank Mr. Phillips for his dedication and commitment to WDBA over the past four years, and I wish him continued success in his future endeavours.”

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The Gordie Howe International Bridge project has wrapped up another big year. 2022 was one of our busiest years of construction to date, and we’re excited to share some highlights and accomplishments we’re proud of through photos, videos, and graphics. Take a look back on 2022 with us though our recent gallery that includes some never-before-seen construction images as well inspiring moments shared through the Community Benefits program. Our 2022 time-lapse video of the project showcases project progress achieved during the 2022 construction season.  In addition, below you will find the 10 graphics we shared throughout the month of December on social media highlighting accomplishments from the year. Check it out and join the conversation on social media using #GordieHoweBridgeWrapped. We look forward to sharing more with you in 2023. 

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This fall, 16 post-secondary students from Ontario developed new skills, gained valuable work experience, and made their mark on the once-in-a-lifetime Gordie Howe International Bridge project through a co-op opportunity at Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA).   

Fact sheets

At the Canadian Port of Entry (POE), underground utility installations are ongoing across multiple areas of the 53 hectares/130 acre site, with grading and paving underway in some areas.

Fact sheets

The Windsor-Detroit gateway is one of the busiest commercial land border crossings on the Canada-US border with over one-quarter of total bilateral trade crossing the Detroit River. The Gordie Howe International Bridge project is designed for end-to-end system connectivity, providing a seamless route between the two countries’ interstate and interprovincial roadway systems.