Essential upgrades are set to begin this week at the St. Stephen Ferry Point border crossing.
The Canada Border Services Agency mentioned in a release that construction will begin on July 18.
“Through this project, the existing three primary inspection lane booths will be replaced with two new, modern booths and an improved parking area for better flow of vehicle traffic for secondary examination referrals,” reads the release.
The upgrades will include energy-efficient heating, air conditioning, and lighting to help reduce the agency’s carbon footprint, ventilation, ergonomically correct workspaces designed with the health and safety of services officers in mind, and improvements to the asphalt and canopies to ensure a safe experience for travellers.
During construction, only one primary inspection lane will be open, and the parking area for secondary processing will be reduced by half.
The changes are anticipated to result in longer border wait times.
“Travellers are encouraged to plan ahead and enter Canada via the St. Stephen 3rd Bridge border crossing (open 24/7), especially during peak travel periods,” added the release.
Construction is set to be completed by February 2023.
