Pedestrians, cyclists can cross Gordie Howe International Bridge for free beginning Aug. 5

DETROIT – People will quickly have the ability to stroll or bike between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, utilizing the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Beginning Aug. 5, the bridge’s multi-use path will open to pedestrians and cyclists. It would be the solely border crossing between Michigan and Canada the place folks can legally cross on foot or by bicycle. There is not any toll for pedestrians or cyclists.

The 1.5-mile path is separated from automobile site visitors by concrete limitations. Travelers will cross by means of devoted customs amenities earlier than coming into the bridge.

Detroit bike owner Vincent Dockett stated he is wanting ahead to the expertise.

“To ride across the water, that’s a win in itself. And then to ride into another country and back, that’s a double win,” Dockett stated.

Todd Scott, government director of the Detroit Greenways Coalition, stated the group has advocated for a pedestrian and bicycle connection throughout the Detroit River for practically twenty years.

(*5*) Scott stated. “There are great trails on both sides of the river.”

On the Detroit facet, the trail connects to the Joe Louis Greenway, increasing entry to Detroit’s rising community of trails.

Although pedestrians and cyclists will not pay a toll, they need to nonetheless current permitted journey paperwork to cross the worldwide border. Travelers will want a sound passport, enhanced driver’s license or NEXUS card.

Scott stated the bridge might draw cyclists from throughout North America.

“I think we don’t know yet the impact this is going to have on cycling and attracting people from around the world to come here and visit,” he stated.

To mark the opening, the Detroit Greenways Coalition created a motorcycle tour that begins and ends on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The route consists of Southwest Detroit, Central Michigan, downtown Detroit, Eastern Market, the Dequindre Cut, Belle Isle and the Detroit RiverStroll.

Here is a hyperlink to the bike tour.