1997day.year
The second Blue Water Bridge opens between Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario.
The second Blue Water Bridge span opens, enhancing the cross-border link between Port Huron, Michigan, and Sarnia, Ontario.
On July 22, 1997, the second span of the Blue Water Bridge was inaugurated to accommodate increasing traffic.
This engineering feat created a dual-tower cable-stayed structure spanning the St. Clair River.
The additional bridge alleviated congestion on the 1938 original span, streamlining U.S.-Canada trade and travel.
The opening ceremony celebrated bilateral cooperation and regional economic growth.
Together, the twin bridges now handle millions of vehicles annually, symbolizing a vital international partnership.
The Blue Water Bridge remains a key corridor for commerce and cultural exchange between the two nations.
1997
Blue Water Bridge
Port Huron, Michigan
Sarnia, Ontario