# Gordie Howe Bridge Takes First Trucks | Vancouver News

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Podcast: [Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122)
Published: 2026-07-31T12:40:11+00:00
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## Resource

The Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened Monday, promising to ease truck traffic on Huron Church Road — but locals report no overnight miracle. While seven thousand five hundred vehicles crossed in the first 12 hours, industry insiders say it’ll take weeks or months for trucking companies to fully shift routes due to logistics, driver training, and decades of Ambassador Bridge reliance. Expect gradual change, not instant relief — the new bridge is a game changer, but the transition won’t be seamless. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f015bba4bb5c79e1

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