Arcadis Powers $6.4B Gordie Howe Bridge with End-to-End Tolling System — Arcadis N.V.

Event summary

Arcadis delivered the design, development, and installation of the tolling system for the $6.4B Gordie Howe International Bridge, which opened on July 27, 2026.
The bridge spans the Detroit River between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, serving as a critical trade gateway with six traffic lanes.
Arcadis' solution integrates tolling operations with advanced intelligent transportation systems (ITS) for real-time transaction processing and dynamic lane control.
The company also launched Breakaway, a digital account registration program for automated toll payments.

The big picture

Arcadis' role in the Gordie Howe International Bridge project reinforces its position as a leader in digital and intelligent infrastructure solutions. The bridge's strategic location between Canada and the U.S. underscores the importance of efficient cross-border transportation systems, aligning with broader trends in global trade and logistics optimization. With over 30 toll facilities globally using Arcadis' systems, this milestone further solidifies its market presence.

What we're watching

System Performance: How the integration of tolling operations with ITS capabilities will affect traffic flow and safety.
Commercial Adoption: Whether Breakaway can drive widespread user adoption for automated payments.
Market Expansion: The pace at which Arcadis can leverage this success to secure similar contracts in other critical trade corridors.