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Ambassador Bridge

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Ambassador Bridge international border crossing over the Detroit River
Ambassador Bridge international border crossing over the Detroit River The Ambassador Bridge spanning the Detroit River between Detroit, Michigan, U.S., and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

The Ambassador Bridge is a steel suspension bridge that spans the Detroit River, connecting Detroit, Michigan, in the United States, with Windsor, Ontario, in Canada. Opened in 1929, it was the longest suspension bridge span in the world at that time. The Detroit-Windsor corridor is a vital trade route, with the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel being the primary crossings for commerce between the two countries. Due to the significant volume of trade, particularly in automotive parts, a second crossing, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, was proposed and is currently under construction. This new cable-stayed bridge is expected to open in early 2026 and will significantly increase the capacity for trade in the region.123

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