The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit remains at a total cost of $6.4 billion CAD despite multiple delays, according to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA).The project, originally scheduled for 2024, faced disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has been postponed to 2025.

The Canadian government has funded the entire construction and plans to recoup costs through tolls over decades, with revenue shared between Canada and Michigan.The WDBA spokesperson, Tara Carson, emphasized that the $6.4 billion figure is the fixed contract value under a public-private partnership (P3) model, shifting cost overruns to private sector partners.However, Windsor West Conservative MP Harb Hill criticized the lack of transparency, questioning who is absorbing the financial burden.U.S.Ambassador Pete Hoekstra argued that the bridge's delayed opening is due to a changed business model, citing higher costs and reduced traffic.The delay also involves diplomatic negotiations between Canada and the U.S., with concerns about revenue impacts on existing crossings like the Ambassador Bridge.The project's prolonged timeline has sparked political frustration, with calls for clearer communication from both governments.