The groundbreaking for the Gordie Howe International Bridge advance construction in Detroit, July 17, 2018 (Photo by Adelle Loiselle)The groundbreaking for the Gordie Howe International Bridge advance construction in Detroit, July 17, 2018 (Photo by Adelle Loiselle)
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Ground to break on Gordie Howe International Bridge

Just a week after announcing the Gordie Howe International Bridge, officials are set to break ground Friday morning on the long-awaited project.

A ceremony is planned at the site of what will be the Canadian port of entry off Prospect Avenue in West Windsor.

A similar ceremony was held on the Detroit side of the bridge back in July.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to give a speech at 9 a.m., before taking questions from the media.

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is also expected to attend.

Following the ceremony, there will be a public celebration at noon at Senator David A. Croll park downtown near Windsor City Hall.

Last week, the Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority announced the project would cost $5.7 billion and that the bridge would open to traffic in 2024.

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