[max]

Interesting about the painting. Why can't we paint the CN Tower and outside of the Roger's Ctr in the same way?

In the case of the CN Tower building the tallest freestanding scaffold, hiring painters with belaying skills or hanging painters from helicopters were all judged to be more expensive than just picking a material that can withstand weather without the need for painting. In the case of both structures, the sheer amount of paint along with the planning and labour you'd need represents a massive ongoing cost for maintenance that the owners would have to assume. The cost of painting can be a basis on which you would plan not to paint the structure even if you wanted to for some esthetic purpose.

My understanding on bridge painting is that it is primarily to protect against corrosion. Since there are environmental concerns about paint flaking into the water below, that would be the basis for choosing to build with materials that do not need corrosion protection. When we built bridges that needed painting, we didn't have the same labour costs, construction standards or environmental regulations as today.

 

[drum118]

Windsor MP says public deserves answers on Gordie Howe bridge opening date​

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/gordie-howe-international-bridge-opening-harb-gill-1.7613131

Gordie Howe crossing will enhance regional auto supply chain, says bridge authority​

 

[Sauga89]

The official position is "Fall 2025" - given that fall is only about 2 months away, I suspect they would be shifting communications if they thought that wasn't possible.

The "Ready for business, Fall 2025" tagline has been removed from the bridge's website. It seems to have happened sometime in the last month, according to the Wayback Machine. There is no new date given.

 

[drum118]

The Gordie Howe bridge is lit — and will only get brighter​

Check out the new lights on the Gordie Howe International Bridge

 

[nfitz]

The Gordie Howe bridge is lit — and will only get brighter​

Check out the new lights on the Gordie Howe International Bridge

Wow, that's completely underwhelming lighting - especially from the distance.

Here's a European example of how it could have been done.

 

[Fritter]

In my humble opinion, I like the Gordie Howe bridge lighting.

 

[ericmacm]

In my humble opinion, I like the Gordie Howe bridge lighting.

I think the subdued lighting is nice too. It is supposed to be very subtle, the intent is to avoid impacts to migratory birds.

 

[Sauga89]

Gordie Howe Bridge construction is now scheduled to be completed by December 20th.

 

[stevensontransit]

Gordie Howe Bridge construction is now scheduled to be completed by December 20th.

Finally and what about the open date? 2026?

 

[drum118]

Finally and what about the open date? 2026?

Would say so to make sure everything ago for the opening. Then you got to check the weather to make sure Trump, Governor of Michigan, Ford and Carney can be there to cut the ribbon

 

[urb@ndweller]

From 30,000 feet.

The bridge is a striking landmark whose scale and form assert a strong presence in the overall Detroit / Windsor cityscape.

 

[innsertnamehere]

To think in the next 3-4 months we could see this, Eglinton, Finch, REM, Ottawa LRT phase 2 open.. big changes coming.

 

[Tuscani01]

Wow, that's completely underwhelming lighting - especially from the distance.

Here's a European example of how it could have been done.

We have yet to see what the lighting will look like.

"5000 LED lights have yet to be installed"

Based on the description, the lighting will be dynamic which sounds interesting.

 

[innsertnamehere]

To think in the next 3-4 months we could see this, Eglinton, Finch, REM, Ottawa LRT phase 2 open.. big changes coming.

Thinking about it a bit more - before the new year, we should see the following finish up construction:
1. Eglinton Crosstown (maybe?)
2. Finch West LRT
3. Montreal REM Deux Montagnes line
4. Ottawa LRT Phase 2 East (Orleans Extension)
5. Gordie Howe Bridge
6. Highway 400 widening - King City to Newmarket
7. Credit River Bridge - QEW, Mississauga
8. Gardiner Expressway rehabilitation (Exhibition area portion)

Pretty incredible list for 3-4 months! Getting around the Windsor-Quebec City corridor is going to be a lot easier than today.

 

[Bojaxs]