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The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Ontario and Michigan has been delayed again, with a ribbon-cutting canceled and no new date announced as Canadian and U.S. officials work to resolve outstanding issues. The CAD 6.4 billion project, begun in 2018, is meant to boost cross-border trade and provide a safety link alongside the privately owned Ambassador Bridge amid pandemic setbacks and political tensions.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a project exceeding $4 billion, has had its opening delayed by nearly a year, with completion now expected in September 2025. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority cited "unprecedented disruptions" from the COVID-19 pandemic as the cause, with different restrictions in the U.S. and Canada affecting progress. Despite the delay, significant milestones were achieved in 2022 and 2023, and the bridge is set to become North America's longest cable-stayed bridge upon completion. The authority has also extended its Community Benefits plan by a year to align with the new timeline.