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International Crossings Celebrate Switch to New Toll Systems

Fast facts:
– Two international bridge crossings on the Ontario-Michigan border officially dedicated updated tolling systems today.
– Under a $9.3 million contract, the International Bridge (connecting Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, with Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario) and the Blue Water Bridge (connecting Port Huron, Michigan, to Point Edward, Ontario) have modernized their toll systems.
– Benefits of the new tolling system for both bridges include administrative cost savings, technological upgrades and improved customer service.

POINT EDWARD, Ontario – The agencies in charge of two international bridge crossings on the Ontario-Michigan border cut the ribbons on a new tolling system today.

Under a $9.3 million contract, the previous toll systems at the Sault Ste. Marie (more…)

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International Bridge board hears inspection updates

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020

International Bridge board hears inspection updates

Fast facts:
– The International Bridge recently underwent a fracture critical inspection of the entire span.
– Ongoing maintenance is keeping the bridge in good condition.
– The Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) board of directors named member Natalie Kinloch as its chair and member Linda Hoath vice chair for 2021.

November 6, 2020 — The Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) board of directors, the bi-national body that supervises operations of the International Bridge, heard reports on a recent bridge inspection at the board’s regular meeting Thursday.

The SSMBA board reviewed and officially accepted the results (more…)

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