Michigan’s new Gordie Howe International Bridge on Thursday faced further delays in opening, amid Washington’s feud with Canada over the massive infrastructure project. The 1.5-mile-long crossing will connect Detroit to Ontario, with its half-mile span over the Detroit River making it the longest of any cable-stayed bridge in North America. President Donald Trump has railed against Canada over the bridge, even threatening to block its opening, due to concerns that the country has too much control over the critical crossing point and is taking advantage of the United States.Though Gordie Howe was finally slated to open on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, officials released a nebulous statement this week revealing that the schedule has been pushed back indefinitely to allow Canada and the U.S. “to resolve any outstanding issues.”
The Godie Howe Bridge is shown under construction between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Friday, May 22, 2026. (Paul Sancya/AP Photo)
“As we work towards an opening date, we are taking a collaborative approach, reflecting our shared ambition for this trade corridor,” Chuck Andary of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority said. “Canada and the United States have agreed to delay the opening of the bridge, taking the necessary time to resolve any outstanding issues. We appreciate the efforts of workers on both sides of the border to get the bridge to its current state of readiness.”
