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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Credit/Debit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, EDGE Pass (US), ConneXion (Canada)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> Michigan DOT (US side) / Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (Canada side)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD) eastbound, Canadian Dollar (CAD) westbound<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Location:</strong> Port Huron, Michigan ↔ Sarnia/Point Edward, Ontario<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Structure:</strong> Twin spans - 1938 original (westbound) + 1997 modern (eastbound)
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">EDGE Pass is not required to cross the Blue Water Bridge, but it provides $0.50 savings per crossing and access to automated lanes. The bridge accepts credit/debit cards, mobile payments, and electronic transponder accounts from both sides.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> The bridge is completely cashless as of April 1, 2025. Each direction has different operators and payment systems - EDGE Pass for US→Canada, ConneXion for Canada→US.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Toll rates increased December 1, 2024 (first increase in 14 years) with another $1 increase planned for December 1, 2025. Cash no longer accepted on either side.</p>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The Blue Water Bridge operates with directional tolls collected by different authorities. The bridge spans the St. Clair River and handles approximately 14,000 vehicles daily, including 6,000 trucks, making it one of the busiest Ontario international crossings.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Direction (2025)</h3>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Direction</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Passenger Cars</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">EDGE Pass Discount</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Commercial (per axle)</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Rate Changes</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">US→Canada (Eastbound)<br>MDOT Operation</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$4.00 USD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$3.50 USD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.00 USD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">+$1.00 Dec 1, 2024<br>+$1.00 Dec 1, 2025</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Canada→US (Westbound)<br>FBCL Operation</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Check ConneXion rates</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">ConneXion discounts available</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Per axle rates apply</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Separate rate schedule</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Passenger Cars, Motorcycles, SUVs</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Regular Rate</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Under 8 feet (2.45m)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Standard passenger vehicle toll</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Commercial Rate</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">8 feet (2.45m) or higher</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Per axle commercial rates apply</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Special Load</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Over 17'4" (5.28m) width</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NOT PERMITTED</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The Blue Water Bridge is completely cashless and uses different payment systems for each direction:</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">US→Canada (Eastbound) - MDOT Operation</h3>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Credit/Debit Cards:</strong></p>
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<li>Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover</li>
<li>Standard rates apply (no additional fees)</li>
<li>Canadian cards may incur foreign transaction fees</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Mobile Payments:</strong></p>
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<li>Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted</li>
<li>Same rates as credit cards</li>
<li>Convenient contactless payment</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. EDGE Pass (Discounted):</strong></p>
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<li>$0.50 discount per crossing</li>
<li>RFID transponder system (windshield-mounted)</li>
<li>Access to automated lanes</li>
<li>Account setup at bluewaterbridge.us</li>
<li>Compatible with IQ Tags from other Michigan bridges</li>
</ul>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Canada→US (Westbound) - FBCL Operation</h3>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Credit/Debit Cards:</strong></p>
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<li>Major credit cards accepted</li>
<li>Charged in Canadian dollars</li>
<li>US cards may incur foreign transaction fees</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. ConneXion Prepaid Program:</strong></p>
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<li>Canadian side electronic toll collection</li>
<li>Discounted rates for frequent users</li>
<li>24-hour account setup available</li>
<li>Reduces wait times at toll booths</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Rate Increases:</strong></p>
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<li>December 1, 2024: $1.00 increase (first in 14 years)</li>
<li>December 1, 2025: Additional $1.00 increase planned</li>
<li>Increases offset maintenance and operation costs</li>
<li>Funding for Blue Water Bridge plaza improvements</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cashless Conversion:</strong></p>
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<li>Cash no longer accepted as of April 1, 2025</li>
<li>Complete transition to electronic payments</li>
<li>Credit/debit cards, mobile payments, and transponders only</li>
<li>Matches trend of other major border crossings</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology Upgrades:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>RFID transponder system fully implemented</li>
<li>Smart Freight Corridor Project development</li>
<li>Enhanced traffic management systems</li>
<li>Improved data sharing between US and Canadian operations</li>
</ul>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Twin Bridge System:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>Original Bridge (1938): 6,178 feet long, cantilever truss design</li>
<li>Second Bridge (1997): 6,109 feet long, continuous bowstring arch</li>
<li>Original carries 3 lanes westbound, newer carries 3 lanes eastbound</li>
<li>150-foot vertical clearance for Great Lakes shipping</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Historical Timeline:</strong></p>
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<li>1835: First ferry service established</li>
<li>1935: Michigan Legislature creates State Bridge Commission</li>
<li>1937: Groundbreaking ceremony June 23</li>
<li>1938: Bridge opens October 10 with $0.25 toll</li>
<li>1962: Bridge becomes toll-free on US side</li>
<li>1971: Tolls restored to fund operations</li>
<li>1997: Second span opens with 75,000 people walking across</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Engineering Features:</strong></p>
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<li>Designed by Ralph Modjeski (Polish-American engineer)</li>
<li>Originally proposed as suspension bridge, changed to cantilever</li>
<li>State-of-the-art facilities make it one of the smoothest crossings</li>
<li>Third lane added by removing sidewalks in 1982</li>
</ul>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operating Hours:</strong></p>
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<li>Bridge open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week</li>
<li>Customs and immigration services available continuously</li>
<li>NEXUS lanes available for trusted travelers</li>
<li>Commercial services available with extended hours</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Traffic Volume:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>Approximately 14,000 vehicles daily (2020 data)</li>
<li>6,000 trucks daily (significant commercial traffic)</li>
<li>One of the busiest Ontario international crossings</li>
<li>Major route for automotive and agricultural industries</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Route Connections:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>US Side: I-94 and I-69 intersection in Port Huron</li>
<li>Canadian Side: Highway 402 to Highway 401</li>
<li>Direct links to Detroit, Flint, Chicago, and Toronto</li>
<li>Fastest link between Midwest and Ontario</li>
</ul>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">US Citizens:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>US Passport or Passport Card</li>
<li>Enhanced Driver's License (participating states)</li>
<li>NEXUS card (trusted traveler program)</li>
<li>Other Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative documents</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Canadian Citizens:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>Canadian Passport</li>
<li>Enhanced Driver's License</li>
<li>NEXUS card</li>
<li>Secure Certificate of Indian Status</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Commercial Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>FAST program for expedited commercial processing</li>
<li>Proper documentation for goods and cargo</li>
<li>Special permits for oversize/overweight loads</li>
<li>24-hour advance notice for special loads</li>
</ul>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Best Route For:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>Midwest to Ontario corridor travel</li>
<li>Commercial freight and trucking</li>
<li>Automotive industry connections</li>
<li>Direct highway-to-highway connectivity</li>
<li>Avoiding Detroit metro area congestion</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Travel Tips:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>Set up EDGE Pass/ConneXion accounts for frequent travel</li>
<li>Check live traffic cameras before traveling</li>
<li>Duty-free shopping available on both sides</li>
<li>Consider NEXUS enrollment for faster crossing</li>
<li>Have proper documentation ready before reaching toll booth</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Special Load Requirements:</strong></p>
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<li>Width limit: 17 feet 4 inches maximum</li>
<li>Escort required for loads over 12'6" wide or 101 feet long</li>
<li>Time restrictions: lower rates 9 PM - 8:59 AM</li>
<li>24-hour advance registration required</li>
</ul>

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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I still pay cash at the Blue Water Bridge?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, the Blue Water Bridge stopped accepting cash on April 1, 2025. You must pay with credit/debit cards, mobile payments, or electronic transponder accounts.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do I need separate accounts for each direction?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The bridge operates separate systems: EDGE Pass for US→Canada crossings and ConneXion for Canada→US crossings. However, IQ Tags can be linked between systems for convenience.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">How much do I save with EDGE Pass?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">EDGE Pass saves $0.50 per crossing for passenger vehicles. For frequent travelers, this can add up to significant savings plus faster crossing times through automated lanes.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are there more toll increases coming?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, another $1.00 increase is planned for December 1, 2025. These are the first increases in 14 years and are needed for bridge maintenance and plaza improvements.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What's the height limit for vehicles?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Vehicles 8 feet (2.45m) or higher are charged commercial rates. The bridge has 150-foot vertical clearance, but width is limited to 17 feet 4 inches maximum.</p>

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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Blue Water Bridge</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">6,100+ feet</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$4.00 USD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Midwest-Ontario corridor, trucking</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Ambassador Bridge</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">7,490 feet</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$9.00 USD</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Detroit-Windsor, general traffic</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">5,160 feet</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$8.25 USD</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[canada-toll|International Bridge (SSM)]]</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">2.8 miles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Varies</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Official Resources:</strong></p>
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<li>US Side (MDOT): (810) 984-3131</li>
<li>EDGE Pass Account: bluewaterbridge.us</li>
<li>Canadian Side (FBCL): (519) 336-2720</li>
<li>ConneXion Account: bluewaterbridge.ca</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Border Information:</strong></p>
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<li>US Customs: Contact through bridge operations</li>
<li>Canada Border Services: 1-800-461-9999</li>
<li>NEXUS Program: Trusted traveler enrollment</li>
<li>FAST Program: Commercial expedited processing</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Traffic & Travel Information:</strong></p>
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<li>Live Traffic Cameras: Updated every 2-3 minutes</li>
<li>Bridge Conditions: Check official websites</li>
<li>Wait Times: Real-time border crossing data</li>
<li>Special Load Coordination: (519) 336-2720 ext. 1</li>
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