A new bridge connecting Canada and the U.S. at Detroit opened Monday to vehicles. Descendants of hockey legend Gordie Howe were among the first to cross the Detroit River. This six-lane span built by Canada offers a less expensive alternative to the Ambassador Bridge. Thousands of trucks carrying goods worth billions travel daily between the two countries.

Canada on Friday celebrated the completion of a new bridge to the US over the Detroit River, cutting a ceremonial ribbon on a multibillion-dollar, multiyear pro

A new U.S.-Canada bridge finally opened to traffic on Monday, July 27, after years of clashes, construction and trade tensions