This isn't just Snyder's bridge, it's the bridge Michigan's business community is asking for. Delays at the current bridge are costing Michigan businesses millions of dollars every year. That's why Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and the automotive supplier community is asking for a second bridge with a freeway to freeway connection. Michigan's manufacturing community including Steelcase, Amway, Wolverine Worldwide and Dow are supporting the NITC bridge project. The Michigan agricultural community says we need a new bridge to get their products to market. And there are sixteen local chambers of commerce from around the state that have joined together with the Michigan Chamber to call for a new bridge. 

The NITC bridge will be paid for by tolls from the users. The Canadians will front the money needed for construction to hook the new bridge to I-75 and private investors will provide the funds to build the bridge itself. If toll revenues fall short – the Canadian government has agreed to cover any shortfall. The new bridge will support 10,000 Michigan construction jobs and the more than 250,000 Michigan jobs that depend on trade with Canada. 

When does the Governor more forward without the legislature? When the legislature fails to act in the best interest of citizens of the state. 