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Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Delayed to Early 2026

10/21/2025

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The Gordie Howe International Bridge, linking Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, is now expected to open in early 2026, delayed from mid-2024 and late 2025.
Construction is 98% complete, with ongoing work on paving, landscaping, and safety testing.
The bridge will cost approximately CAD 6.4 billion (USD 4.3 billion) and will feature six lanes to ease traffic from the Ambassador Bridge.
Advanced processing systems will facilitate quicker international crossings, with oversight from the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and full funding from the Canadian government.

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Story summary

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, linking Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, is now expected to open in early 2026, delayed from mid-2024 and late 2025.
Construction is 98% complete, with ongoing work on paving, landscaping, and safety testing.
The bridge will cost approximately CAD 6.4 billion (USD 4.3 billion) and will feature six lanes to ease traffic from the Ambassador Bridge.
Advanced processing systems will facilitate quicker international crossings, with oversight from the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and full funding from the Canadian government.