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St. Stephen Ferry Point border crossing to close for 6 weeks

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Travellers crossing the border in St. Stephen will soon need to use alternate routes into Canada.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says the Ferry Point Bridge port of entry will close for six weeks beginning Oct. 13.

The agency explained that the temporary closure is needed while the Maine Department of Transportation completes repairs to the bridge.

During the closure, travellers will be directed to either the Milltown port of entry or the St. Stephen Third Bridge port of entry.

The Milltown crossing is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADT, while the Third Bridge crossing operates 24 hours a day, according to the CBSA.

The agency says all commercial traffic must use the St. Stephen Third Bridge port of entry while the work is underway.

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Red Lake: Miss McKenzie II Ferry out of service for the season due to required repairs

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The Municipality of Red Lake’s Miss McKenzie II Ferry is out of service for the remainder of the season.

The boat requires repairs, and there are challenges with sourcing the necessary parts quickly, according to the municipality.

“We understand how vital this service is for McKenzie Island residents and the inconvenience this may cause”, said Mayor Fred Mota.

“Our team is working diligently to identify alternate transportation options to ensure residents continue to have reliable access to the mainland during this pause in service.”

The Miss McKenzie II is an important transportation link for McKenzie Island residents. 

Municipal staff are actively researching Transport Canada-compliant alternate options to provide transportation between McKenzie Island and the mainland for the remainder of the season.

The municipality plans on providing more information as it becomes available.