New bridge connecting Canada and the US opens at Detroit
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Canada, USA
Detroit, Michigan / Windsor, Ontario
July 27, 2026
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A new six-lane bridge connecting Canada and the US at Detroit opened on Monday. The bridge serves as a less expensive alternative to the Ambassador Bridge. Thousands of trucks travel between the two countries daily.
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