Tag: windsor-detroit bridge authority

Roadbuilding

Work begins on Gordie Howe International Bridge

Work has started on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The cable-stayed bridge's main span will stretch 2,798 ft, the longest of any bridge in North America.

October 15, 2018

Roadbuilding

Groundbreaking held in Detroit for Gordie Howe International Bridge

Officials from the U.S.A. & Canada participated in a groundbreaking ceremony in Detroit, marking next steps in the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

July 20, 2018

Roadbuilding

Builders chosen for longest cable-stayed main span in N. America

Construction, architectural and financial firms are tasked to build the Gordie Howe Int'l Bridge. See what the builders are up against on Equipment World.

July 9, 2018

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Phillips named CEO of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

Bryce Phillips is expected to start his new job in mid-July by replacing interim CEO Andre Juneau, who took over after the exit of Michael Cautillo in 2017.

June 28, 2018

Roadbuilding

95% of property acquired for Gordie Howe International Bridge

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) reports that, as of April 1, nearly 95 percent of the property needed for building the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been acquired by the Michigan Department of Transportation, meaning construction is still on track to begin in 2018, The Detroit News reports. “We’re aware there have been litigation and […]

May 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Timeline for completion of Gordie Howe International Bridge extended to 2023

Due to changing specifications and the complex bidding process, construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, Canada and Detroit, Mich. probably won’t be completed until 2023, the Windsor Star reports. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority informed the three groups competing for the project that their detailed bids will not be required until next year. […]

August 28, 2017

Roadbuilding

Former U.S. roads boss hoping to raise $250 million

Former U.S. federal transportation boss Ray LaHood is trying to raise the required $250 million for a U.S. customs plaza for the $2.1-billion Detroit River bridge project. LaHood, who retired in February 2013, now holds several roles in the private sector including with Caterpillar Inc. and as senior policy advisor for Washington law firm DLA Piper. […]

November 10, 2014