Harper announces $1-billion bridge linking Windsor, Ont., and Detroit By The Canadian Press | The Canadian Press – 16 hours ago Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder speak in Windsor, Ont., … WINDSOR, Ont. - Canada has formally announced construction of a new bridge linking Windsor, Ont. , and Detroit . The $1-billion link over the Detroit River will help alleviate congestion at Canada 's busiest border crossing. Canada is financing the construction, and will recover Michigan 's share of the cost through state tolls. The new span will be a few kilometres south of the existing Ambassador Bridge. The two governments, auto makers and other industries have argued for years for another crossing to end truck gridlock and provide an alternative if the existing bridge is shut down. Harper was joined for the announcement, ahead of a for...