The long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor is nearly finished, but its opening has been delayed until early 2026, officials said.

“The project team is progressing well toward construction completion this year with opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge as soon as early 2026," said Heather Grondin, chief relations officer for the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. "The exact opening date will depend on our ongoing quality reviews, testing and commissioning. We also need to give sufficient time for our operating teams and border agencies to be ready to operate this new and modern land border crossing between the U.S. and Canada.”

The project, now 98% complete, has seen significant progress across all four components: the bridge itself, ports of en

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