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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2022

 

MEDIA CONTACT
Jocelyn Garza
989-245-7117
[email protected]

Canadian currency toll rates at the Blue Water Bridge
to remain the same

 – The Canadian rate for eastbound traffic on Port Huron’s Blue Water Bridge into Canada will remain as is following the latest currency parity review.
– MDOT previously announced a currency parity policy effective April 11, 2016, for the bridge.
– The Canadian rate for eastbound traffic is reviewed and adjusted April 1 and Oct. 1 of each year.
– The rate adjustments are rounded to the nearest $0.25 and calculated based on the prior six-month average daily exchange rates between the U.S. and Canadian currencies.
 

SAGINAW, Mich. ­- In accordance with the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Blue Water Bridge (BWB) parity rate adjustment policy, toll rates paid in Canadian currency (CAD) for traffic heading into Canada will remain the same.

Based on the current average daily exchange rate, the roll rates below will be in effect through Sept. 30, 2022.

  • Passenger vehicle rates will remain $3.75 (CAD) per trip.
  • Extra axles will remain $3.75 (CAD) per trip.
  • Trucks and buses will remain $4 (CAD) per trip.

In 2016, MDOT announced the currency parity policy. The Canadian rate for eastbound traffic is reviewed and adjusted April 1 and Oct. 1 of each year, rounded to the nearest $0.25 and calculated based on the prior six-month average daily exchange rates between the U.S. and Canadian currencies.

Travel restrictions to Canada have recently been updated by Canada Border Services Agency. Please review border security criteria ahead of traveling to reduce frustration.

The BWB is currently enrolling customers in a discounted commuter pass program. Customers are encouraged to explore the Edge Commuter Pass, offering a discounted toll rate for non-commercial vehicles with no more than two axles. The Edge pass also offers pass holders a dedicated toll lane and 24-hour access to manage accounts online. Questions regarding the Edge pass can be sent to MDOT-BWB-CustomerCare@Michigan.gov.