Work on the new Gordie Howe Bridge to Canada has hit some delays due to COVID-19, but officials say they still hope to open the span by the end of 2024. Bridging North America CEO Michael Hatchell says people on both sides of the border have been off work due to COVID and quarantines, although none of the workers contracted it on the job. Hatchell said this week you can see the bridge supports taking shape in Detroit and Windsor.
“Two legs in the tower for each side, so four legs total, 120 to 140 feet above the ground at this point, and we’re building that piece by piece, segment by segment,” Hatchell said.
Hatchell says the work to build new pedestrian bridges over I-75 in Southwest Detroit is also stepping up as the weather warms up. He also warned of delays for drivers throughout the summer.
