According to data from Statistics Canada, a significant number of drivers crossed the Gordie Howe International Bridge into Canada in the initial days following its recent opening.
The highly anticipated bridge that links Windsor and Detroit finally commenced operations on July 27, following several weeks of delays.
Statistics Canada reports that in the first five days of the bridge’s operation, there were approximately 18,900 return trips made by Canadian residents traveling from the United States over the Gordie Howe bridge.
Simultaneously, around 18,100 U.S. residents crossed the bridge to enter Canada during the same time frame.
Additionally, StatCan notes that during this period, other border crossings in the area, including the Ambassador Bridge and the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, recorded a total of 52,700 inbound trips made by both Canadian and U.S. residents.
The agency further highlights that in the last five days of July, 4,100 commercial transport trucks crossed into Canada via the Gordie Howe bridge.
