The Brief Governor Gretchen Whitmer was the first to cross the Gordie Howe Bridge Monday morning. Governor Gretchen Whitmer got a sneak preview of crossing the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, hours before it opened to the public today. Whitmer first to drive Gordie Howe BridgeThe backstory:Whitmer drove a black Ford Mustang convertible for the photo opportunity and called the experience "really cool." Related: Gordie Howe Bridge opens to traffic today – what you need to knowThe governor admitted she hasn't driven in "a number of years," adding that it was fun for her personally. Gordie Howe Bridge/SkyFOXWhat you need to cross the Gordie Howe Bridge:It is the same as the Ambassador Bridge or for those using the Windsor tunnel.