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Work on the Gordie Howe International Bridge project progresses with the next phase of preparatory work

WINDSOR, ONTARIO – Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) and its partners continue to make progress moving toward the construction and completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge with more than $110 million in construction projects.

The first phase of preparatory work includes construction of a perimeter access road at the Canadian Port of Entry (POE), utility relocations and advance fill placement, under a $60M contract with Amico Infrastructures Inc., a local company. This work is continuing.

Concurrently, on the US POE, relocation of significant communications and electrical transmission utilities systems is underway. Demolition work in conjunction with property acquisition is also proceeding.

WDBA is continuing with preparatory work on the Canadian POE. WDBA has just closed a Request for Tender (RFT) for the supply of specialized cable and accessories and will soon close tenders and award construction contracts for high voltage electrical transmission and distribution networks. The cable supply and the two construction contracts are collectively valued at $50 million.

Quotes

“We are prudently moving ahead with more work in delivering Canadian and US sites that are ready for construction to our private-sector partner. The more work we do now, the more risks we take out of the project and the more quickly our partner will be able to begin construction on the buildings and bridge.”

Michael Cautillo, President and Chief Executive Officer, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

“Each day, hundreds of WDBA staff, contractors and partners are working aggressively toward the construction and completion of this landmark project. This project is creating and maintaining jobs now and will continue to do so as we build and then operate the new bridge between Windsor and Detroit.”

Dwight Duncan, Interim Chairperson, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority Board of Directors

Quick Links

To see construction photos at the sites of the Canadian and US Ports of Entry visit www.instagram.com/gordiehowebrg.

To learn more about WDBA’s Early Works visit www.gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com/en/early-works.

About the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) is a not-for-profit Canadian Crown corporation managing the procurement process for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan through a public-private partnership (P3). WDBA is also responsible for project oversight. For more information on WDBA visit www.gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com and follow WDBA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/WDBAbridge.

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For more information, contact:
Mark Butler
519-946-4859

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