The $6.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge is reported to be 'essentially complete' by Canadian federal documents, even as a major legal challenge to the project is pending trial.

<img alt="A view of a large bridge." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/204647a6-58f0-43f1-8ee8-f71844f58840,1755726499202/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1920%2C1080%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="The six-lane deck of the Gordie Howe International Bridge." width="620" /><p>Newly obtained federal briefing documents show Canada finished building the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge before a major legal challenge to the project is expected to reach trial.</p>