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According to a 2004 study, 150, 000 jobs and $ 13 billion in annual production depend on the river crossings connecting Detroit to Windsor.

In 2004, the total American trade with Ontario alone was $ 407 billion, in which 28 % ($ 113. 3 billion ) crossed the Detroit River.

Because this puts a large strain on the flow for the only two traffic crossings over the Detroit River, proposals have been made to create a third crossing to connect Detroit and Windsor.

The exact location for this crossing is the most debated element, as it could negatively affect a large number of environmental features and communities along the river.