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Innovative technologies are anticipated for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is expected to be open by the end of 2024.
Details have yet to be confirmed but seamless functions for commercial and passenger users is a critical aspect of the bridge design, said Mark Butler, communications director for the Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority.
Features so far include dedicated truck lanes on the bridge and points of entries; driver-friendly road lighting; safety design accommodations such as dealing with truck breakdowns with minimal impact on traffic flow, and an on-site weather monitoring station for notifications of weather conditions, Butler said.