Thousands of travellers expected to cross New Brunswick/Maine border in August
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advises travellers to prepare for higher traffic volumes and busy border crossings when travelling between New Brunswick and Maine during the upcoming Congrès Mondial Acadien 2014. Congrès Mondial Acadien (CMA) 2014 will take place from Aug. 8 to 24 and will involve a number of special events and activities on both sides of the border over this period.
The CBSA has been working closely with the CMA 2014 organizers and other government partners for many months to ensure that all necessary planning and preparations are in place to support a well-executed and safe CMA 2014.
In anticipation of higher volumes of people and goods during this 22-day period, CBSA will have additional officers and temporary inspection lanes in place to help process extra travellers during peak times.
Quick Facts
- The busiest travel dates are anticipated to be Aug. 8, 15, and 24, although some increase in traffic is expected throughout the entire period.
- The New Brunswick ports of entry (POEs) to be most impacted are Edmundston, Grand Falls, Clair and St. Leonard.
- The international bridge between Edmundston, NB and Madawaska, Maine will be closed to vehicular traffic and restricted to pedestrians from Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. to Aug. 16 at 3 a.m.
- Travellers are encouraged to check border wait times before departing. It may be worthwhile to plan travel during quieter times if possible or to consider crossing at a different port of entry.
- For alternate ports of entry during peak travel times please visit the CBSA website.
Quotes
“CBSA is proud to be part of this important international event which proudly celebrates Acadian heritage and culture. We recognize that CBSA has an important role to play in processing and move people and goods over the border as quickly as possible while maintaining the integrity of our borders and safety of our travellers and citizens. Travellers can help facilitate their border crossings by taking note of border wait times, using all CBSA ports of entry crossings in the area and ensuring that they are aware of and following our traveller tips.”
Michel Saucier
Chief of Operations, Northwest New Brunswick District, Canada Border Services Agency
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CBSA Atlantic Region Communications
902-426-0900
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