How does Gordie Howe Bridge affect public health? 

The Health Department and Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation are expanding studies of how the Gordie Howe International Bridge is affecting the health of nearby neighborhoods.

A $1 million contract with the Hispanic Development Corporation was unanimously approved.

A previous study on health impacts from the bridge construction on the Delray neighborhood was conducted from 2018-2021 but was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The contract allows for two additional phases of study and town hall meetings.

A second round of interviews are planned for roughly 350 households that were contacted in the first phase, followed by the release of data and recommendations from residents on reducing adverse impacts from the bridge.