DETROIT – The U.S. Federal Highway Administration says steel from both the U.S. and Canada may be used in the construction of a Canadian-financed bridge planned for between Detroit and Windsor, Ont.
The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press report a waiver on a policy requiring that only U.S. steel be used went into effect this week.
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Backers of the project say they’re pleased by the decision on the waiver, which was sought by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder.
Mark Butler, a spokesman for Transport Canada, applauded the waiver, calling it vital for the construction of the international span.
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The owners of the Ambassador Bridge, which currently connects Detroit and Windsor, objected to the waiver.
They want to build their own second bridge across the Detroit River.
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