The long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge will not open this week after Canada and the United States agreed to delay the launch while unresolved issues are addressed.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge lit up for the first time, transforming Detroit’s skyline with nearly 5,000 glowing lights. The test also highlighted the bridge’s cultural and recreational impact.
The Gordie Howe Bridge, just north of downtown Detroit has now been connected to Canada, officially. It's been an undertaking years in the making, and still won't open to travel until sometime next year.
It's a huge feat, and was met with applause from workers on either side of the border...