Statistics Canada has reported that a significant number of drivers entered Canada through the Gordie Howe International Bridge in the initial days following its opening. The much-anticipated bridge, which links Windsor and Detroit, commenced operations on July 27, albeit after a series of delays.
According to preliminary data from StatCan, there were approximately 18,900 return trips made by Canadian residents from the United States via the Gordie Howe bridge within the first five days of its operation. Similarly, during the same timeframe, around 18,100 U.S. residents crossed the bridge to enter Canada.
In comparison, other border crossings in the vicinity, including the Ambassador Bridge and the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, witnessed a total of 52,700 inbound trips by both Canadian and U.S. residents during the same period.
Moreover, in the last five days of July, 4,100 commercial transport trucks traveled to Canada using the Gordie Howe bridge, as per the information provided by Statistics Canada.