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Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Marks New Era of Service with Toll Plaza Open House

October 16, 2015 — The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will celebrate the completion of the 16-month-long, $8.9 million (USD) toll plaza project with a ribbon-cutting and a public open house next week. The ribbon-cutting and plaza dedication for invited guests will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The public open house will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.

The ribbon-cutting celebration will include the raising of the U.S. and Canadian flags, singing of both national anthems by the binational Sweet Adelines choir, Native American drummers, comments from dignitaries, unveiling of the plaza dedication plaque, and project tours. The public open house will also include project tours. (more…)

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Exchange rate drives Canadian currency toll changes at International Bridge

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September 25, 2015 — International Bridge customers paying Canadian currency will see the toll rate adjusted due to the low value of the Canadian dollar. The changes, effective Thursday, Oct. 1, are the result of the currency equity review conducted by bridge officials twice each year.

Starting Oct. 1, the passenger vehicle rate for Canadian currency will change from $4.10 to $4.40. The U.S. rate remains unchanged at $3.50. The April and October equity adjustments are mandated for currency changes between the U.S. and Canadian dollars. This is not a rate increase but a currency exchange adjustment. (more…)

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