After nearly 20 years caring for patients, former nurse Jayne Griffor traded her hospital scrubs for a hard hat, finding new purpose as a labor foreman on one of North America’s largest construction projects -- the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit to Windsor, has been delayed until early 2026, marking another setback for the international crossing that broke ground in 2018.

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is being pushed back.

Southwest Detroit is nearly 20 square miles, bordered by two rivers, three major highways, and the busiest border crossing in North America.

Is the construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge delayed until next year?

The potential delay centers around readiness issues at the ports of entry on both sides of the Detroit-Windsor crossing, though construction of the bridge itself is 98% complete.

Although the Gordie Howe International Bridge doesn’t open to the public until fall 2025, it is now officially considered a border crossing with the bridge deck connecting Detroit to Windsor.

Here is a timeline of events thus far for the project, with more milestones obviously to come for a project expected to be done in 2025.

A key milestone was completed in constructing the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

The American side isn’t far behind, with 104 cables installed.

Skilled trade people who have worked in the harshest weather conditions are continuing their progress on the bridge.

The new Gordie Howe International Bridge is nearing completion on connecting the U.S. and Canadian bridge decks.

Even if May doesn’t turn out to be the month for the milestone moment of the decks being connected, that occasion should occur this summer.

In the wake of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse on March 26, questions have been raised across the country when it comes to bridge safety.

It’s a marvel being built right in front of the public eye.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge opening has been delayed until fall 2025.

Part of I-75 will close in Detroit this weekend due to work on the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Part of I-75 will close in Detroit this weekend due to work on the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Drivers can expect to see some major changes at the Gordie Howe International Bridge over the next few weeks.

Big progress has been made this year on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Canada.

Funding is available to help homeowners affected by the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction in the Delray community of Southwest Detroit.

The Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry serves a critical role in helping get hazardous materials across the border.

Progress has been rapid for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.5 billion project named after the legendary hockey player that will provide a passageway for travelers between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

Both sides of I-75 will be closed this weekend in Detroit for ongoing construction at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Michigan is partnering with Canada to develop a “cross-border trail tourism” experience that will connect outdoor trails from both countries using the new Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit.

The city has completed retrofits around Gordie Howe International Bridge in Southwest Detroit.

Crews are in the final stages of building the bridge towers for the new Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit and Windsor.

Lanes on northbound and southbound I-75 will be closed this weekend due to Gordie Howe International Bridge construction.

Part of I-75 will close in Detroit through the weekend due to several bridge demolitions.

Construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge is causing parts of I-75 in Detroit to close, or remain closed, over the next few days.

The bridge will connect Detroit to Windsor and is expected to open by 2024.

The Michigan Supreme Court has turned aside the latest challenge to construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada.

New photos of the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction site in Detroit show the project progress as of Jan. 28, 2021. DETROIT – New photos (view above) of the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction site in Detroit show the project progress as of Jan. 28, 2021. Officials said the Gordie Howe International Bridge will be the largest cable-stayed bridge in North America when it’s finished. Rendering of the Gordie Howe International Bridge from the WDBA. Read back: Gordie Howe International Bridge project includes 5 new pedestrian bridgesThis map shows the “four components” of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project -- click here to view a zoomed in version of the map:AdMap of four components of Gordie Howe International Bridge project (Gordie Howe International Bridge)For more information, go to www.gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com.

DETROIT The Michigan appeals court ruled in favor of the state Thursday in a challenge to a second bridge being built between Detroit and Canada. Companies controlled by the Moroun family, owners of the Ambassador Bridge, sued over the condemnation of land to make room for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Canada assumed financial responsibility for the project, and any money spent by Michigan is reimbursed by Canada, the appeals court said. While some Michigan funds might be used momentarily, no Michigan funds are ultimately expended under the crossing agreement.The Legislature requires the Transportation Department to keep it informed with various reports, the court said. The bridge, named for a native of Canada who played hockey for the Detroit Red Wings, is expected to open in 2024.

DETROIT – The city of Detroit is putting out a call for partners to help redevelop the Historic Fort Wayne. When construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge is complete, traffic will be increased near Fort Wayne, and the city sees a lot of potential for the site that has fallen into despair. Meagan Elliott, with Detroit Parks and Recreation, said the city is collecting ideas from planners to help make the area a public/private partnership. “We’re going to be asking for specific plans and financial documents, anything to prove we can have a lot of serious, quality proposals for what to do with the site," she said. Learn more in the video above.

WINDSOR – The CEOs of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and Bridging North America offered a brief update Tuesday morning on the Gordie Howe Intertnational Bridge project construction. Watch here:Posted by Gordie Howe International Bridge on Tuesday, November 26, 2019Officials announced last year that the bridge project will cost about $4.4 billion. Renderings show what the cable-stayed, or dual-column, bridge will look like, according to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. Rendering of the Gordie Howe International Bridge from the WDBA. Officials said the Gordie Howe International Bridge will be the largest cable-stayed bridge in North America when it’s finished.

DETROIT - There's an ongoing effort by the city of Detroit to make things a little easier for the people who live near where the new Gordie Howe International Bridge will be built. Jose Guzman said he loves the view from his new energy-efficient windows that were installed on his home. A new heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit was also installed, and Guzman was happy to show them off to Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. The upgrades are meant to mitigate against air and noise pollution as truck traffic eventually increases with the construction of the bridge. The Bridging Neighborhoods effort will cost $6.5 million and is funded through the $45 million community benefits agreement the city made for the bridge project.