State Rep. Andrew Beeler and several other state legislators on Tuesday toured the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron.
“Port Huron is a hub of international commerce and travel, and the Blue Water Bridge plays a major role in that,” said Beeler, R-Port Huron. “The bridge powers our economy and symbolizes the dependable spirit that thrives in our community.”
The Blue Water Bridge, which opened in 1938, spans the St. Clair River between Port Huron and Sarnia, Ontario. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) oversees the bridge on the United States side of the border. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), as with other points of entry, ensures that people and cargo crossing the border do so in compliance with federal law.
On the tour, Beeler heard about the daily operations at the bridge and how the COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions have reduced traffic across the bridge.
“I am grateful to MDOT and the CBP for the opportunity to see their facilities and learn about their work to keep the bridge safe and our border secure,” Beeler said. “It was also great to hear about the upcoming plaza expansion, which will better facilitate commercial and recreational travel to Port Huron.”
A multi-year expansion of the customs plaza is currently being planned to make customs processing more efficient.
Submitted by Rep. Beeler’s Office
