Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Painting Project Begins Later This Week

July 12, 2022

Fast facts:
– A $3 million (Canadian) painting project at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge is scheduled to begin on the Canadian side of the bridge this week.
– A high-ratio calcium sulfonate alkyd (HRCSA) one-coat paint system should save costs, enhance corrosion resistance, speed completion time, and minimize disturbances.
– The International Bridge Administration (IBA) advises motorists to expect delays, remain alert for workers, and use caution when traveling through the work zone. (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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International Bridge Travel Restrictions in Effect Midnight March 20

March 20, 2020 — In accordance with orders from the United States and Canadian federal authorities, temporary travel restrictions are being placed on all land ports of entry and ferries between the U.S. and Canada, effective at 11:59 p.m. March 20. These restrictions directly impact the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) in Port Huron and the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie.

Border protection agencies from both nations remain committed (more…)

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