Gordie Howe Bridge in the home stretch [Video]

After years of construction, officials for the Gordie Howe International Bridge feel they are in the home stretch.

A meeting was held Wednesday evening in Sandwich Town to update residents on the state of construction.

Heather Grondin, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority’s chief relations officer, said the project remains on track for completion in September 2025, with the opening shortly thereafter.

“While we’ve connected the bridge this summer, lots of work is going on the bridge itself. Paving, stressing the state cables, installing systems like fire suppression systems, electrical systems, lighting systems,” Grondin said.

Structures, including toll booths, have taken shape along the Detroit River on both sides of the border.

Grondin said inside the buildings they are moving furniture and installing lights.

“It was really exciting for all the project team members to be at this stage,” Grondin said. “Many people have worked on this project since construction started in …