UWindsor unveils miniature sculpture of Gordie Howe Bridge

17-07-2025

The University of Windsor unveiled a model of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Windsor, Ont. on July 17, 2025. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor)
The official unveiling of a scale model of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project was unveiled in Windsor on Thursday.
The site of the occasion is appropriate – the University of Windsor's Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation. The detailed model represents the longstanding teamwork between Canada and the U.S.
The University of Windsor and Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) are close partners in the effort and the model symbolizes years of collaborative effort, student engagement, and regional impact.
The model is 1:750 scale and now serves as an educational centerpiece within the Faculty of Engineering.
Mariah Saad is a third-year co-op civil engineering student at the University of Windsor. Saad is humbled and appreciative of the learning opportunities as part of the project team.
Mini Gordie Howe Bridge
Mariah Saad seen in Windsor, Ont. on July 17, 2025. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor)
'Being a part of it, especially as a student, is just so incredible,' said Saad.
'We learn things in the classroom, and then when you get to see it in real life, a massive infrastructure project – it's absolutely incredible. And getting to see how different people work together, different teams all collaborate and unite together towards a common goal and accomplish amazing things.'