The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to cost $5.7 billion to build and maintain, and will be in service by the end of 2024. Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) announced Friday morning they have signed a fixed-price contract with Bridging North America, the consortium chosen to build and maintain the structure. Of the $5.7 billion, construction is expected to cost $3.8 billion and the rest is for operations and maintenance. There were more than 230 suggestions brought forward during the past three years while discussions of building a new bridge was happening. The presentation outlines that there will be green space equivalent to 225 football fields within the two portal of entries.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2018 15:22 UTC