Statistics Canada has reported that a significant number of drivers crossed the Gordie Howe International Bridge into Canada in the initial days following its opening. The long-awaited bridge, which links Windsor and Detroit, commenced operations on July 27 after facing delays. According to preliminary data from StatCan, approximately 18,900 Canadian residents made return trips from the United States via the Gordie Howe bridge during its first five days of service. Similarly, 18,100 U.S. residents entered Canada by crossing the same bridge during this period.
In comparison, other border crossings in the vicinity, namely the Ambassador Bridge and the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, recorded a total of 52,700 inbound trips from both Canadian and U.S. residents over the same five-day span. Furthermore, StatCan noted that 4,100 commercial trucks traveled to Canada via the Gordie Howe bridge in the final five days of July.