CONNECTING COMMUNITIES A distinctive feature of the bridge is the multiuse pedestrian and cycling path, a rarity among international crossings. The path includes a concrete barrier, security fencing, and surveillance systems to ensure a safe experience. The project team adopted a complete-streets philosophy to integrate the path with local networks. On the Canadian side, reconstructed roadways and new cycling infrastructure link to a trailhead in a local park and connect with the Trans Canada Trail System. In Detroit, partnerships with the city have created connections to the Joe Louis Greenway and surrounding bike routes. Grondin says these links will support active transportation and cross-border tourism, adding a human dimension to a major trade project. For Grondin, success in the final phase is measured by readiness. “This includes confirming that all systems and operational procedures are fully integrated and perform reliably,” she says. Success in this final phase is defined by the completion of thorough testing and commissioning that supports achieving our mandate to facilitate the efficient and effective movement of people (Photo Credit - Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority) WDBA Chief Relations Officer Heather Grondin, right, with representatives from the City of Windsor and Bridging North America at the Broadway Trail announcement on September 18, 2025. 18 APR 2026 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTE4MTQ=