Connecting the Gordie Howe International Bridge

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The Gordie Howe International Bridge project is a once-in-a-generation undertaking. Not only will the project deliver much-needed transportation improvements for international travellers, it will also provide jobs and opportunities for growth to the Windsor-Detroit region and includes features that make this project truly distinctive.
The project is being delivered through a public-private partnership (P3). A public-private partnership is a long-term performance- based approach to procuring public infrastructure where the private sector assumes a major share of the risks in terms of financing and construction and ensuring effective performance of the infrastructure, from design and planning, to long-term maintenance.
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Le projet du Pont International Gordie Howe est une entreprise générationnelle unique. Ce projet va non seulement grandement améliorer le transport pour les voyageurs internationaux, il offrira également des emplois et des opportunités de croissance dans la région Windsor-Détroit et possède des caractéristiques qui le rendent véritablement distinct.
Le projet du pont international Gordie-Howe est réalisé par l’entremise d’un partenariat public-privé (PPP). Un partenariat public-privé est une approche d'approvisionnement d'infrastructure publique à long terme et basée sur la performance pour laquelle le secteur privé assume la majeure partie des risques en ce qui concerne le financement et la construction, et assure le rendement efficace de l’infrastructure, de la conception et de la planification, jusqu’à l’entretien à long terme.

[@enkilugal3282]

To everyone involved in constructing/building this bridge, Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fintan3563]

What an unbelievable picture of the two guys shaking hands! 🇺🇸🤝🇨🇦. Such an heirloom for their families.

[@jonathanwilliams6143]

God bless those Iron Workers… Guys (and ladies, I’m sure) who STILL make stuff with their hands. 🇺🇸💥🇨🇦

[@robx2972]

Nice to see the profession of engineering that makes life better for everyone vs. engineering that's preoccupied with making life better and easier for the wealthy. This feat reminds me of New Deal projects, the building up of public infrastructure.

[@patsquach4080]

The ironwork’s hand shake ….. should be made into a plaque …and displayed on that spot on the bridge…. !!!

[@steveheitz]

Congratulations ! Very impressive accomplishment and great photography for historical posterity. Looking forward to coming from Ohio to traverse the span.

[@leonieport6117]

So thrilled to see this bridge join two of the BEST Countries in the world !!

[@olivermeier2949]

No politicians needed on the job.

[@Duckferd]

Not US ones at least. Canada spearheaded the whole thing, funded it and got it done.

[@BaconPowderful]

You hate politicians?

[@olivermeier2949]

@@BaconPowderful No not really but they are useless on the jobsite. The private sector does everything and they just get in the way and inflate teh costs.

[@BaconPowderful]

@@olivermeier2949 Any idea what happened during the 15+ years before construction began? Who owned the Ambassador Bridge? Any idea at all?

[@olivermeier2949]

@@BaconPowderful I think the Ambassador is almost 100 years old now and has had 2 owners the first one named Bowers. The last owner just died a few years ago and was an American named Mouran. Someone else might know a lot more.

[@oceanmariner]

Amazing Iron Workers. I couldn't do their job.

[@brianmcallister114]

Heartfelt congratulations to all those workers who participated in the construction of this truly magnificent bridge. I must admit to having a lump in my throat seeing the two steel workers, one from the US and the other from Canada, meeting on the last girder and shaking hands between the flags of our two countries. That picture symbolizes a record setting and historically significant event for Canada and the United States. I can't wait to drive from Burlington to see this beautiful bridge in person and drive across it.

[@libertyone5853]

Iron-workers, God Bless them, literally have balls of STEEL!

[@wyldhowl2821]

The cable-stayed design makes me wonder whether it will have the problem of "ice bombs" in winter.

[@paulmirza2083]

Absolutely epic build! Skilled trades, organized labour and safety training get these jobs done so everyone can go home to their family at the end of a long day. Union strong brothers and sisters.💪🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@KathyKMcP]

Bridges are such amazing feats of engineering

[@PacoOtis]

Pitiful that you let a child provide such background music distractions. It is an insult to all the professional work that has been accomplished! Just awful!

[@uppityglivestockian]

Major kudos to you all, bravo. People in general really have no idea how hard that is to do well, such that it stands the test of generations to come. Good job. God keep you all.

[@mizb.7777]

Amazing!!! Wish I could drive across it. Thank you

[@bobjonesrealtor7756]

Very cool video!

[@derekgreydanus465]

one of the unions that are actually decent

[@RickMcCargar]

Thej Empire State Building, steel-framed skyscraper rising 102 stories that was completed in New York City in 1931 in only 410 days..DURING the Depression. It never used to take us years to build things. Gordie Howe bridge: First proposed in the early 2000s, the project was met with prominent opposition by Ambassador Bridge owner Manuel "Matty" Moroun, who believed competition from a publicly owned bridge would reduce his revenue. A Canadian federal Crown corporation, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, was established in 2012 to coordinate the bridge's construction and management. Environmental approvals and other permits were approved in the United States and Canada in the early 2010s. Lawsuits by Moroun alleged that the crossing agreement was illegal and the Ambassador Bridge had "exclusivity rights". These lawsuits were denied, along with various attempts to stop property expropriations, allowing the project to continue. The "Bridging North America" consortium was selected in July 2018 to design, build, operate and maintain the bridge, and construction began that month. The CA$3.8 billion cost of construction will be funded by the Canadian federal government, paid for by bridge tolls. Construction is expected to be completed in 2025.

[@BoDiddly-j3g]

Dragging work out.

[@michaeldowson6988]

Loads more engineering involved in a suspended bridge, than in a simple tower.

[@krysc2009]

"It never used to take us years to build things. " People would also regularly die on these work sites too. Officially 5 people died building the empire state building, its suspected there have been more related deaths, or serious injuries. 0 Deaths building this bridge.

[@wyldhowl2821]

@@krysc2009 In Vancouver we have a span called the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, so named because it collapsed during construction and 19 people died as a result. Never any guarantees on a big project, so keep those fingers crossed until it is fully finished.

[@dedurant317]

Congrats to the Black Swamp crew. This has been great seeing the progress

[@bruceb3786]

Fabulous job Ironworkers !!!

[@samjoanette2684]

Gordie Howe ......... my hero. I am so, so happy to see this beautiful bridge built and named in his honor. God Bless Gordie Howe.

[@-RM-]

But all joy and comaraderie between the US workers and Canadian workers was dashed when, after the job was finished, they could not come to an agreement on which beer to order at the local bar!

[@uppityglivestockian]

Oh, meant to ask, not knowing the evergreen tree custom, and having never seen a tree in the middle of a bridge while driving, where is the tree planted to continue growing? Thanks.

[@Droz75]

North America strong

[@jeffhack6839]

Privately owned bridge over international borders. Cute name to confuse the confused. Fact check THAT!! Out.

[@jre617]

Very cool. The video's saving the world music is a bit over-dramatic, but the bridge looks beautiful. Good work!

[@oldodger]

WOOOOOOOHOOOOOO

[@Thomasj876]

Great job, and not one injury, well done 🇺🇸🇨🇦!

[@Africanleader61]

Please explain to me, are white men, that is to say Europeans, North Americans and Chinese, men or extra terrestrials. how do they manage to build buildings that seem impossible and we in Africa, even a simple road, are incapable

[@MuhammadSHAHBAZ-bb3xn]

When it complete and open for the traffic.. plz installed live camera on your youtube channel .. thanks

[@trav7917]

A guy at work says he was part of this project, he's full of shit so I don't believe him but still cool video

[@weezy12345]

I appreciate the multiple mentions of the IUOE.

[@mattharper588]

Does anyone know if there is an elevator in each tower to get to the top to service the lights? I know the Mackinaw bridge towers have them

[@reteipdevries]

Been following the making of this for the last 5 years from Amsterdam, Netherlands. This Bridge is gonna be one of the most important in the world. Congrats to all who's job is done now and good luck to everyone involved with the final work.

[@michaelpjeffries1521]

It is Canadian bridge. Private owner of century old Ambassador international bridge did not want it built. Part London part Paris in North America. With indigenous art & landscaping to go with lights. Of course americans think it's theirs, after the fact.

[@highstreetkillers4377]

don't forget the victims like me. Missed work yesterday cause I can barely breathe. Too cheap or competent to atleast send a water truck down the street to keep down the dust

[@fitzg57]

This American would rather it be a wall. Canada is now Communist. I love many Canadians but Trudeau has destroyed a great country. No free speech, seizing bank accounts, he has to go.

[@joanmavima5423]

Hi, when I visit The Netherlands, is there an Engineering Tour I can sign up for ? I would really love to see the amazing engineering of the Dutch.

[@bettyboop2452]

THANK YOU FROM CANADA 🇨🇦

[@dylanluhowy]

Great drone footage taken from a safe distance! Some of these arrogant drone KZbinrs fly way too close to the workers.

[@HappyHumbleHippie]

🎼Sometimes when we touch•the honesty is too much❢ Connection is a powerful thing❢ •⊱❀⊰•⊱❀⊰•⊱❀⊰•

[@ingodwetrust2490]

What will happen with the Ambassador Bridge?

[@Randy201851]

The Ambassador Bridge is still necessary as it connects the two parts of the Detroit-Windsor metropolitan area. My guess is that it will be eventually purchased by Michigan & Ontario, with a Michigan & Ontario international crossing organization formed to operate & maintain all the crossings from the Blue Water Bridge to the Gordie Howe Bridge, similar to the NY NJ Port Authority that's responsible for all the NYC crossings to NJ

[@wyldhowl2821]

@@Randy201851 They never should have given it up to the Moroun family to begin with, so hopefully the politicians will show as much iron as these workers and expropriate it for some sort of public bridge commission to run between the two national governments. Absurd that something requiring an agreement between two countries should be in private hands. Fat chance of it getting resolved that way though, since they had all this time to do so already and never did.

[@Randy201851]

@@wyldhowl2821 The Ambassador Bridge was always privately owned. The original corporation that built it & operated it for decades put it up for sale, Moroun outbid the others, including Warren Buffett, taking control in 1979. Canadian PM Harper offered to buy the bridge from Moroun but the several US$Billions Moroun wanted prompted Harper to exclaim he could build a new bridge for less, hence the massive bridge under construction just a mile down stream

[@glennleslie6127]

wonderful!

[@Rtt-tr5pq]

Great job guys 🙏🏿🙏🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@GlennSmith-f6d]

I don't know, can't get that scene from 'Canadian Bacon' from Michael Moore showing the North American Map with Maple syrup running down the map. Where's Hacker Industries when we need them.

[@davesaunders7080]

Once you are done can you send the engineers and construction crew to help finish the Toronto Eglinton Crosstown transit line? Please

[@bbrown5887]

It’s a legacy project that few people in the world actually get to work on. The emotions are going to be strong for many that take pride in their work as this accomplishment will easily stand for over a century. A lot of hard work and well deserved admiration for it.

[@superjfbm]

..it's besutiful!

[@kwpctek9190]

Congratulations for good work and for getting her done! 👍

[@randoir1863]

CONGRATS on all the hard work !!!!

[@mike.hammerberg]

You, men and women, are heroes. Thanks for a job well done!

[@tompw3141]

Anyone know why it's bolted? Do they fix it in place properly later, or is this just a temporary stage?

[@boldontarian]

Since steel expands in heat, welding the bridge together would be inadvisable as it could lead to warping and bending of the structural steel. The bolts and metal plates allow for some movement to accommodate heat expansion. Even wrought iron bridges built in the 1900s were riveted together rather than welded, allowing for heat expansion. Same principle with bolts, only they hold better and can be tightened as necessary.

[@conifergreen2]

when will it be open to traffic?

[@RayzeR_RayE]

8:40 Randy Dare ✊️ what a beaut, ehh

[@snakeman48]

Can't wait for this bridge to open. I will drive from the west side of Michigan into Canada, eat a meal there , and drive back.

[@highstreetkillers4377]

pick me up? I need asylum in the USA. lol

[@ROMA--AETERNA]

4:26 Great photograph of an American & a Canadian!! Iconic.

[@pacificcoltrane7652]

Brothers in Arms!

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

May it stand forever!

[@chrisrizzo6624]

Thank You bridge workers for the Masterpiece of labor.

[@peterrollinson-lorimer]

Huge respect to the workers!

[@lizatam7555]

Congratulations to everyone involved in the Gordie Howe Bridge project! Your hard work and dedication are shaping a brighter future for Canada. This incredible achievement stands as a testament to your commitment and skill. Well done on this remarkable accomplishment! Well Done IW 700, IW 25 and Operator Engineers 793!

[@zaptor1514]

Excellent presentation with fantastic narration not dopey music. Bravo, job well done! 🎉

[@Mick_4591]

What's the " local 25"/ local 700 mean?

[@dylanluhowy]

Ironworkers Local 25 on the Detroit side and Ironworkers Local 700 on the Windsor side.

[@highstreetkillers4377]

unions, funny government employees need a union

[@memyself7419]

​@highstreetkillers4377 IronWorkers are government employees?

[@mrb5103]

Amazing!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@michaelanthonyvideos]

Nice footage!

[@pacificcoltrane7652]

Right on. An epic and historical job well done!

[@donaldjoy4023]

Diversity is our weakness, unity is our stength

[@jre617]

Divisiveness not diversity. I would like to think diversity is an asset, even though it's difficult.

[@janetannerevans2320]

@@jre617 if you aren't unified under a flag, a culture a language, you don't have a country and this is the origin of all the divisiveness.

[@GuzzarAwan]

​@@janetannerevans2320 But this concept of nation is very old and artificial creation. nature never limited Men into borders and enclosures, its the men who did it.

[@jre617]

@@GuzzarAwan That's human nature. with or without borders, man will always create tribes, one way or another.

[@michaeldowson6988]

@@jre617 Found the poorly educated radical!

[@michaelanthonyvideos]

Honestly, you should’ve hired me to make this video because I would’ve filmed it in crystal clear 4K. Then you wouldn’t have had to connect the bridge in the dark either and viewers could see it more clearly.

[@Mick_4591]

Just wondering was there any " Industrial action" during the build? Lucky you don't have the CFEMU on site as it wouldn't be at this stage its at

[@denelson83]

There is still a lot of work left to do before this bridge can open to traffic. Yet to be completed: - Access ramps to bridge - Access ramps to I-75 and ON-401 - Bridge deck surfacing and guardrailing - Connections to local cycleway and walkway networks - Operations and maintenance facilities - Ports of entry - Toll plaza - Utility installation for electricity, communication and fire suppression

[@Tipp_Of_The_Mitt]

On a side note, it was cool to see the Oberstar going under it.

[@BrodieChree]

The dubstep-buttrock music from the Ford Truck ad has got to go. It's so bad.

[@rc4211]

It's amazing what can be accomplished when government gets out of the way and lets everyday, hardworking Americans and Canadians go to work! Congratulations to all the men and women who have made this project a reality!

[@h.b.7104]

"Government" did not get out of the way. The Canadian government funded this entire project from start to finish.

[@memyself7419]

​@h.b.7104 Can not let FACTS get in the way of feelings.

[@gleamon]

Where are all those equal rights women construction workers? I didn't see any in the video. There are some jobs women just can't do. Thank GOD for men.

[@ChonkTek]

Cool to hear my klapz samples used in the track midway :)

[@laurentbeaulieu4443]

WONDERFUL JOB BY CANADIANS BUILDING THIS BRIDGE.

[@chetmarcinow9950]

what an awesome video and a great job if all the videos--this is the best one

[@saulteanuts-vg8iu]

These are the types of people that Donald Trump has defrauded in the past.

[@fgoehner]

I don’t get it

[@saulteanuts-vg8iu]

@@fgoehner Steel and concrete workers. The men and women who risked their lives to build his monstrosities, never to be paid.

[@johngonzalez8313]

Trump

[@wyldhowl2821]

Go fish.

[@iamisaidi]

It's a beauty

[@michaelanthonyvideos]

Too bad we can’t really see it that good since you decided to fly a drone in the middle of the night in the dark and connect the bridge in the dark. I still the most viewed bridge on KZbin.

[@dylanluhowy]

I can see it fine. The connection wasn’t scheduled for the convenience of random drone operators.

[@highstreetkillers4377]

I see it everyday. Can't even get up to it on Canada side. It's all polluted private property around it. My whole neighbourhood passing people will randomly start Bitchn with me about this construction company. They got zero common sense or decency for the people that live beside it

[@michaelanthonyvideos]

@@dylanluhowy obviously 🙄

[@Condor1970]

Soon, US Constitutioonal law will bring us all together. As the old monarchical based parliamentary system fails in Ottowa, the provinces will join the Union, one by one. It's about time we get rid of that silly border.

[@chrismac5560]

Alberta first please 🙏🏻. I've been wanting Alberta to join the union since 2012 when I was only 16 years old as I've always felt American at heart (seriously you have no idea how disappointed 13 almost 14 year old me was when Crosby scored the gold medal winning goal at the 2010 Olympics). By 2015, my first year out of highschool I could see the start of the downfall of Canada. I'm just hoping it happens before the $85 of monopoly money in my wallet right now which is currently worth $62 turns into only being worth $10

[@highstreetkillers4377]

Worst construction company ever! I'm on Sandwich st, I can't get home. No warning until today. A notice finally, says I won't be able to drive home next week, lol, it's already been 2. No plan where to park, turning off water, electricity in a heatwave with no warning. At least the shaking made my lights in the hallway work again. Some innocent person is gonna get hurt. Try coming out of Tim Hortons at that street, You won't be able to see anything cause they're so dumb they put a huge white sign right at the curb blocking line of sight. If only the City of Windsor was competent or we had journalists in Canada. Everyday I pass old and young people on the street and they start bitehn with me first about it, and I tell them call the city like I have. 70 year old woman today said to me "they hung up" lol. Yep they do the same to me.

[@Noneofyourbiz123]

wahhhh wahhhh

[@cvhc869]

Cool story, nerd.

[@RemiLeBon99]

Please ...the construction on Sandwich St has NOTHING to do with bridge people. Absolutely NOTHING! It's the City of Windsor's road upgrade project. Call the City of Windsor's Public Works Department 311 and complain to them ...The City of Windsor most likely took the cheapest bid ...How long have lived here ?? Get over it.

[@goldfieldgary]

One in every crowd! 😭