The Gordie Howe Bridge: A Lesson in Infrastructure Hubris The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was hailed as a game changer for the Windsor Detroit corridor, promising to alleviate congestion on Huron Church Road and expedite travel times into Detroit.
Weeks after its official launch, however, trucks continue to crowd the roads leading up to the Ambassador Bridge, a stark reminder that even the most touted infrastructure projects can fall short of their promises.
The Canadian Trucking Alliance estimates it will take several weeks or months for traffic patterns to shift significantly. This assessment is not reassuring, given the high hopes surrounding the new bridge.