International Bridge to be closed 9-10 a.m. Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 15, 2020 – The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will be closed from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, while staff deploy maintenance safety equipment onto the bridge. The closure is weather-dependent.

The International Bridge Administration (IBA) regrets any inconvenience due to the disruption in service.

The operation and maintenance of the International Bridge is totally self-funded, primarily through bridge tolls. It is not subsidized by any state, provincial, or federal government entity. For a complete list of International Bridge tolls, visit the IBA website at www.Michigan.gov/IBA.

For more information on the International Bridge, please visit www.saultbridge.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/saultbridge.

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Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge:
Bridging Our Past, Connecting Our Future

Bridge Prepaid (Prox) Accounts

April 3, 2020  —

We thank all our customers who have been voluntarily changing to our automated prepaid debit account (Prox) option in light of the ongoing concern for the safety of the health of everyone.

We strongly encourage our remaining commercial customers who have not yet changed their old magnetic cards, to please call the International Bridge Administration Office at  (906)635-5255 extension 0 or (705)942-4345 extension 0. The on-duty supervisor will be able to take the request. Your request will be processed within 72 hours and the card will be mailed to the address that is on the account.

Commuters attempting to make cash debit account deposits at the booths:  You will be provided with online payment options by staff at the booth, as account deposits at the toll booths will cease.  You are requested to contact us at the number above for any questions or assistance you require to access your online account.

You can also visit our website www.saultbridge.com to request cards for existing accounts, or open a new account if you are not an existing card holder.

International Bridge Travel Restrictions in Effect Midnight March 20

March 20, 2020 – In accordance with orders from the United States and Canadian federal authorities, temporary travel restrictions are being placed on all land ports of entry and ferries between the U.S. and Canada, effective at 11:59 p.m. March 20. These restrictions directly impact the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) in Port Huron and the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie.

Border protection agencies from both nations remain committed to supporting safe travel for essential customers and commercial truck traffic. The agencies and bridge administrations will follow all federal guidelines intended to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will suspend normal operations at U.S.-Canada land ports of entry and only process travelers engaged in essential travel. The trade of legitimate goods will not be interrupted.

According to the CBP, some cases of essential travel include:

– U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents returning to the U.S.

– Those traveling for medical purposes

– Individuals traveling to attend educational institutions

– Individuals traveling to work in the U.S. (including those working in the farming or       agriculture industries who must travel between the U.S. and Canada for work)

– Those traveling for emergency response and public health purposes

– Individuals engaged in lawful cross-border trade (such as truck drivers supporting the movement of cargo between the U.S. and Canada)

– Individuals engaged in official government travel or diplomatic travel

– Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, their spouses or children returning to the U.S.

– Individuals engaged in military-related travel or operations.

 

Individuals traveling for tourism purposes like sightseeing, recreation, gambling, or attending cultural events are not considered essential travelers.

Detailed information on restrictions to entry into the U.S. is available from CBP here. Official guidance on restrictions to entry into Canada is still forthcoming and expected to be similar. For more information regarding the essential travel definitions or travel restrictions, contact the CBP or CBSA.

For current and up-to-date information regarding the coronavirus, visit http://www.Michigan.gov/Coronavirus or http://www.CDC.gov/Coronavirus.