[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.