The $6.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge has opened, adding a six-lane crossing between Canada and the U.S. The project integrates digital tolling, transportation, security, and communications systems to support day-to-day operations across the international crossing.

The bridge spans the Detroit River between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America. The crossing accommodates oversized vehicles and hazardous materials and includes on-site inspection facilities.

The project’s tolling, security, communications, and intelligent transportation systems were developed in phases, beginning with preliminary and detailed design in 2018 and culminating in the implementation of the complete tolling system. The finished platform combines roadside tolling equipment with a back-office revenue management system. It supports electronic, automated, and staffed toll collection. The system also provides real-time traffic monitoring, incident management, and dynamic lane control to improve traffic flow and safety.

Supporting the bridge’s operations is a digital customer registration platform that enables drivers and commercial fleets to register accounts and pay tolls electronically before crossing.

“The Gordie Howe International Bridge is more than a landmark infrastructure project—it is a transformative investment in the future of North American mobility,” says Usha Elyatamby, global director of digital transportation at Arcadis. “The integrated tolling and transportation systems will provide a seamless experience.”