The groundbreaking for what has been termed Michigan advanced construction will happen on Tuesday
A big step towards building the new Gordie Howe International Bridge has been announced.
The ground-breaking for what has been termed “Michigan advanced construction" will happen on Tuesday, according to CTV Windsor News.
Communications Director for the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority Mark Butler says 93% of the properties needed in Detroit’s Delray neighbourhood for the port of entry have been secured.
Tuesday's event isn't the overall project ground-breaking but Butler calls it a big step. He feels it’s encouraging because it’s required greater effort to clear properties required for U.S. side.
Butler added, the ground-breaking for the overall project can't happen until at least October when the W.D.B.A. has its financial close
He expects a number of dignitaries will be in Delray on Tuesday morning — the new international crossing is slated to open to traffic in 2020.
— with files from CTV Windsor News.