Gordie Howe Bridge: What You Need to Know

The Gordie Howe bridge is opening. Here are some answers to your questions.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor and Detroit is opening soon. Here are some important questions and answers.

The bridge opens on Monday, July 27, at 12 p.m. The bridge authority said this on Friday. The bridge will be open. People can use it.

There are two kinds of rates for travelers: regular rates and Breakaway rates. You need a Breakaway account for the Breakaway rate.

A personal vehicle costs $8.00. With a Breakaway account, it costs $6.

A personal vehicle with a trailer costs $8.00. With a Breakaway account, it costs $6.

Large commercial and passenger vehicles cost $12 per axle. With a Breakaway account, they cost $9.60 per axle.

Hazardous and oversized vehicles cost $12 per axle. With a Breakaway account, they cost $9.60 per axle.

You can walk or cycle for free.

Something happens on Aug. 5 at 8 a.m. This is an important time. It is on a specific date. The event is scheduled.

Yes.

Canada is celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe bridge. The U.S. is not involved in this celebration.

Yes, you will pass the Canadian port of entry. You will need to cross back through the Canadian port of entry when you return.

No.

Canadian citizens need one of these documents to travel to the U.S. by land:

You can use a Canadian passport.

You can use an enhanced driver's license or enhanced identification card.

You can use a NEXUS, FAST/EXPRES card.

You can use a SENTRI enrollment card.

If you are 15 or younger, you can use your birth certificate or a Canadian citizenship card.

Canadian officials are marking the opening of the Gordie Howe bridge.

You will be denied entry into the U.S. if you do not have the right documents.

There can be problems, but the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will help. They will look at each situation.

You need a valid Canadian passport or other documents that prove your identity and citizenship.

The opening of the Gordie Howe bridge is important for people in Sandwich.

E-bikes are not allowed on the bridge's multi-use path.

Windsor authorities are looking at a bylaw to allow pedal-assisted bikes on the bridge.

Do not travel with firearms. Most handguns are not allowed in Canada. Check the Canadian Border website if you want to bring a firearm.

Do not bring cannabis across the border. It is a crime to bring cannabis without a permit or exemption from Health Canada. A doctor's prescription is not enough.

Check the list of restricted and prohibited goods so you do not get in trouble.

If you want to bring fireworks, check the rules first. Make sure the fireworks you are bringing are allowed.

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