GORDIE HOWE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

摘要

Dubbed by the WDBA as a "once-in-a-generation undertaking," the project aims to deliver transportation improvements for international travelers, while also providing jobs and opportunities for growth to the Windsor-Detroit region. The bridge itself will be 2.5 km (1.5 miles) in length with a clear span of 853 meters (0.53 miles), making it the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America. The bridge also incorporates a multiuse path for pedestrians and cyclists. A major component of the project includes two major ports of entry (POE) along the U.S.-Canada border. The Canadian POE is a 53-hectare (130-acre) site, while the U.S. POE is 68 hectares (167 acres). The Michigan Interchange to I-75, another major aspect of the project, consists of primary connecting ramps to and from the U.S. POE and associated local road improvements that will be required due to the project. Around 3 km (1.8 miles) of I-75 require modifications to accommodate the ramps connecting to the U.S. POE. This component is a significant piece of construction, consisting of over a dozen roadway and pedestrian bridges ranging in length from 30 to 518 meters (100 to 1,700 ft).