This edition of the Daily Detroit Happy Hour is very timely as Sven Gustafson is talking to veteran reporter Dave Battagello of the Windsor Star about the bridge projects to Canada, the border crossing, and how it affects thousands of people and millions of dollars every day.

He's been the lead guy covering this issue that most of the Detroit media has been silent on, even though long term, it will affect the livelihoods of many citizens of both countries. Today there's important news.

There are some key points you're going to want to listen for.

• Under Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau, work on the bridge has stalled and lobbying has increased.
• Billionaire Matty Moroun & The Detroit International Bridge Company is a lot closer to a twin Ambassador bridge than the publicly funded project.
• The permit Moroun received says he has to complete his bridge within five years; the Gordie Howe span won't be completed for at least six years.
• Moroun already has the plazas in place and just needs to build the span over the river and a Canadian truck inspection plaza, where there's still a lot of demolition and construction on for the Gordie Howe.

It was great talking to Battagello who has been eating, sleeping and breathing this beat. Be sure to have a full listen.

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