Detroit-Windsor | Gordie Howe International Bridge | 2,800' main span | U/C - Page 11

deja vu · #**201** Posted **Oct 10, 2022, 8:55 PM**

Lots of photos in the most recent gallery update, from the Canada side. Here are some highlights -

Source: Gordie Howe International Bridge

subterranean · #**202** Posted **Oct 10, 2022, 8:57 PM**

Awesome!

deja vu · #**203** Posted **Dec 23, 2022, 8:14 PM**

The first few girders of the bridge's main span are installed on both sides (Detroit side shown) -

Source: Facebook | Gordie Howe International Bridge

MolsonExport · #**204** Posted **Dec 23, 2022, 10:10 PM**

once opened, I wonder where this bridge will rank among the busiest international crossings (bridge or tunnel) in the world. At or near the top, I would think.

deja vu · #**205** Posted **Dec 29, 2022, 2:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

once opened, I wonder where this bridge will rank among the busiest international crossings (bridge or tunnel) in the world. At or near the top, I would think.

It's gotta be near the top. I think Ambassador is still #1 in North America at the moment. Presumably this will surpass that when it opens.

Innsertnamehere · #**206** Posted **Dec 29, 2022, 3:12 PM**

Canada - US crossing volumes have generally been in decline for several decades. This will definitely become the preferred crossing for the Detroit Windsor area, but it may not be the busiest any longer as it will likely split a lot of volume with the Ambassador. Wouldn’t be surprised if the Peace Bridge in Buffalo ends up on top instead.

Innsertnamehere · #**207** Posted **Jan 25, 2023, 5:23 PM**

Cable installation has begun on the Gordie Howe Bridge:

deja vu · #**208** Posted **Mar 11, 2023, 3:22 PM**

This is somewhat interesting -

Quote:

Ottawa-raised artist's work cemented at Gordie Howe International Bridge
The artwork is made up of 22 concrete panels, each three meters wide by seven meters tall.
Veronica Carvalho | Special to the Ottawa Citizen
March 7, 2023

Source: Ottawa Citizen | Dax Melmer | Windsor Star | Postmedia Network

ardecila · #**209** Posted **Mar 12, 2023, 3:56 PM**

That looks awesome. It doesn't seem like there is anything similar planned on the US side in Detroit, though. Big missed opportunity.

Busy Bee · #**210** Posted **Mar 12, 2023, 5:40 PM**

That's so Canada. Caring about art and aesthetics and native people 'n stuff. Sigh.

mrnyc · #**211** Posted **Mar 16, 2023, 9:15 PM**

^ i dk, toledo put pretty colored lights on their new bridge. its nice too, in a different way. but doing nothing seems a waste and so michigan lol.

subterranean · #**212** Posted **Mar 21, 2023, 12:28 AM**

Some incredible drone footage of progress as of February 2023:

• Video Link

Steely Dan · #**213** Posted **Apr 21, 2023, 2:29 AM**

Saw this awesome shot in my news feed today:

Source: https://www.blogto.com/travel/2023/0...dge-us-border/

deja vu · #**214** Posted **Apr 23, 2023, 1:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by Steely Dan

Saw this awesome shot in my news feed today:

Graceful, yet undisputedly powerful. Much like its namesake.

The Hudson site draws a lot of attention in Detroit these days (and deservedly so). But I think far fewer people (outside of the Great Lakes region) appreciate this international undertaking that is currently taking place over the Detroit River. Those pylons still have about 150 ft. to go! (source)

seabee1526 · #**215** Posted **Apr 25, 2023, 1:05 PM**

The Port of Monroe expanding to become a container ship port will help the increase traffic

Velvet_Highground · #**216** Posted **May 11, 2023, 6:10 PM**

Placement of stay cables continues sorry for the small photos The Windsor Star was the only source I could find.

https://windsorstar.com/news/local-n...9e72f00c4/amp/

subterranean · #**217** Posted **May 11, 2023, 8:45 PM**

I know they engineer the hell out of these things but that doesn't stop me from being amazed when these things actually stand.

subterranean · #**218** Posted **May 24, 2023, 5:28 AM**

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DetroitSky · #**219** Posted **May 25, 2023, 12:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by subterranean

I know they engineer the hell out of these things but that doesn't stop me from being amazed when these things actually stand.

It's equally impressive that they can start construction on both sides of the river and still meet exactly in the middle.

SFUVancouver · #**220** Posted **May 25, 2023, 3:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by DetroitSky

It's equally impressive that they can start construction on both sides of the river and still meet exactly in the middle.

It really is impressive. Expected, but still impressive.

The preposterous idea of the bridge spans not meeting up was used in an Autodesk ad campaign, though the images circulate online as if they were real.

http://www.hoaxorfact.com/pranks/pho...ons-facts.html