Mr. Jean-Louis Servranckxreports

AECON CELEBRATES DELIVERY OF THE GORDIE HOWE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE PROJECT

Aecon Group Inc. joined Bridging North America partners and Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority today to celebrate the delivery of the historic Gordie Howe International Bridge project.

The bridge will officially open to traffic on July 27, 2026, at 12 noon and substantial completion on the new six-lane crossing over the Detroit River was reached on June 9, 2026. The Gordie Howe International Bridge connects Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich. -- it is the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America by main span and its connecting ports of entry are the largest along the Canada-United States border. The Windsor-Detroit border is the busiest land border in North America, and the new bridge will serve as a major trade link, servicing approximately 6,000 commuters daily.

"We are incredibly proud of the central role Aecon played in constructing this once-in-a-generation landmark crossing, working with our Bridging North America partners and our client," said Jean-Louis Servranckx, president and chief executive officer, Aecon Group. "The delivery of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is a testament to the dedication and persistence of our team and partners who collaborated across borders to safely deliver this historic project."

The project was delivered alongside Bridging North America consortium partners ACS Infrastructure Canada Inc. and Fluor Canada Ltd., working with Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority.

"I want to thank our resilient teams for their commitment and contributions to delivering this project that will provide lasting economic benefits and enhance the movement of goods and people for generations," said Thomas Clochard, executive vice-president and chief operating officer, Aecon Group. "Together, the entire project team successfully navigated complexity and overcame challenges including a global pandemic -- always remaining focused on safety and execution."

"Delivering this critical international border crossing required a unique bilateral partnership structure and would not have been possible without the determination of our multidisciplinary teams and partners," said Steve Nackan, executive vice-president and president, Aecon Concessions. "We look forward to continuing to play a key role in the operations, maintenance and rehabilitation phase."

Aecon holds a 20-per-cent interest in the equity, design-build, and 30-year operations, maintenance and rehabilitation.

The project's Community Benefits Program delivered economic, social and environmental improvements to the Sandwich/west Windsor and Delray/Southwest Detroit communities. Over $23-million was invested in local infrastructure, work force training and community projects through the program, and the project was recognized with the Envision Platinum award by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.

Quick facts:

• 2.5-kilometre (853-metre main span) cable-stayed bridge;
• 130-acre Canadian Port of Entry and 167-acre U.S. Port of Entry;
• 16 toll lanes with 60 Canada and U.S. inspection lanes;
• Six lanes (three Canadian-bound and three U.S.-bound);
• Two approach bridges and one multiuse civilian path;
• 15,800 individuals worked over 20.1 million hours to complete the project.

Further information about the Gordie Howe International Bridge is available on the Bridging North America website.

About Aecon Group Inc.

Aecon Group is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience. Aecon delivers integrated solutions to private and public-sector clients through its construction segment in the civil, urban transportation, nuclear, utility and industrial sectors, and provides project development, financing, investment, management, and operations and maintenance services through its concessions segment.

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