Congressman Shri Thanedar Celebrates the July 27 Opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge

Congressman Shri Thanedar Celebrates the July 27 Opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge

Washington, D.C. - After the announcement that the Gordie Howe International Bridge will officially open on July 27, 2026, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) issued this statement:

"After being completed for over a month, the Gordie Howe Bridge is finally opening," said Rep. Thanedar. "Just one week after I brought House Homeland Security leaders to Detroit to demand the bridge open, an opening date was finally announced.

Reps. Bennie G. Thompson and Lou Correa joined me to call out the delay and Trump's ties to Matthew Moroun, the wealthy MAGA donor who owns the competing Ambassador Bridge. Michigan workers, families, and businesses should never be denied economic opportunity because of Trump's political games.

I want to thank everyone in our community who raised their voice and helped hold the Trump administration accountable for delaying this critical project.

I will continue holding this administration accountable. I have introduced articles of impeachment against Trump, Hegseth, and Bondi, pushed to end qualified immunity and abolish ICE, and fought to open the Gordie Howe Bridge. I will never stop standing up to abuses of power and fighting for the families I represent."

The Gordie Howe International Bridge crosses the Detroit River, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. The six-lane bridge is about 1.5 miles long and has the longest main span of any cable-stayed bridge in North America. It also includes new border facilities on both sides and will provide another route for workers, businesses, and goods traveling between the United States and Canada.

Congressman Shri Thanedar proudly represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District, which includes Detroit, Downriver, and the Grosse Pointes. As a champion for working families, Shri is committed to advancing economic opportunities, education, healthcare access, and entrepreneurship for underserved communities. Drawing from his journey from poverty to success, he works tirelessly to uplift Metro Detroit, ensuring every resident has the resources and support they need to thrive.

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