Gordie Howe bridge construction nearly done, but opening date unclear

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is 98% of the way finished with construction, according to bridge officials.

Workers are adding finishing touches to the U.S. and Canadian ports of entry, as well testing the lights, according to bridge officials.

There is not an exact date for when the bridge will open.

The lights are shining as construction workers and bridge officials put the finishing touches on the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario.

It's uncertain when the “ largest cable-stayed bridge span in North America ” will officially open, but its now 98% of the way done, said Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority Chief Relations Officer Heather Grondin.

The last 2% of work on the bridge includes landscaping, paving and fencing around the U.S. and Can