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Parsons Celebrates the Opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge

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  • The Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened on July 27, 2026, connecting Detroit, Michigan & Windsor, Ontario via a 2,800-foot cable-stayed main span over the Detroit River.
  • It is the longest cable-stayed bridge of its kind in North America & serves as the busiest trade corridor between the United States & Canada.
  • Parsons Corporation acted as the owner's engineer for the $4.7 billion ($6.4 billion CAD) project, which has an expected service life exceeding 100 years.
  • The infrastructure includes Canadian customs inspection plazas, a toll plaza, a full interchange with I-75, local road improvements, & access for pedestrian & cyclist traffic.
  • The bridge provides redundancy at the border, improves processing capacity, & aims to reduce congestion, logistics costs, & emissions while supporting thousands of jobs.
  • Key economic sectors benefiting from the expanded capacity include automotive, agriculture, & advanced manufacturing, fostering regional redevelopment in both cities.