Gordie Howe Bridge: Latest Photos and Construction Updates

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a cable-stayed crossing connecting Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich., has been under construction since 2018. Originally set to open by the end of 2024, the timeline was pushed back to fall 2025, and now a recent report suggests it might not open until 2026. Despite the uncertainty, the bridge has already changed the skyline and landscape, and people can continue to marvel at its size and modern design.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a major infrastructure project connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, has faced significant delays. Originally slated to open by the end of 2024, the project's timeline has been pushed back multiple times, with a recent report suggesting a potential opening date as late as 2026 [1].

The latest delay stems from issues with completing the ports of entry on either side of the border. The construction contractor, Bridging North America, has missed two deadlines to hand over the Canadian port of entry to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). As of April, the Canadian port of entry had not yet been completed, leading to concerns about the bridge's opening date [1].

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) has stated that work is progressing toward an anticipated finish this fall, but the exact opening date remains uncertain. The WDBA spokesperson, Heather Grondin, noted that the project's priorities are the safety of workers and the quality of infrastructure, and that the project is not compromising on either [1].

The delay is not the first time the project has faced setbacks. In 2022, S&P Global Ratings predicted that the bridge opening would be pushed back to August 2025, a delay of eight months past the original deadline. The S&P report attributed most of the delays to issues on the Detroit side, near the newly created interchange with I-75 [1].

The project's completion is crucial for both Canada and the United States. The bridge is expected to alleviate traffic congestion and facilitate trade between the two countries. However, the delay in opening the bridge could have economic implications, potentially impacting trade and border traffic [2].

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the bridge's opening, the project has already had a significant impact on the skyline and landscape of Windsor and Detroit. The cable-stayed bridge, which is the longest of its kind in North America, has become a prominent feature in the region [2].

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-7b-gordie-howe-bridge-103700643.html
[2] https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/gordie-howe-bridge-photos-contest-1.7604456