• 2.28.25
• Press Release

ST-BERNARD-DE-LACOLLE BORDER CROSSING PROJECT UNDERWAY

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the full start of construction on major upgrades and changes by the Canadian Government at the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing which is the Canadian side of the Champlain crossing on I-87/Autoroute 15.

"As a major stakeholder representative for this border crossing, we welcome the full start of construction on a project that we and our Quebec partners have been supporting for several years," says Chamber President Garry Douglas. "It is another major step toward the Port of Excellence vision we laid out 25 years ago, seeking greatly improved border facilities at all North Country crossings, starting with $170 million for the new Champlain Port of Entry which began construction in 2005."

The first stage of the Lacolle vision included a major new truck crossing and commercial processing facility opened several years ago. The new three-year project will demolish outdated buildings at the car crossing, creating a reconfigured complex including all new booths and enhanced processing for buses. Construction will be staged to minimize the impact on continued operations including flow.

"We have been pleased to provide stakeholder input during the design process and will be taking part in a border crossings meeting in Quebec City in May," Douglas notes.

The Chamber has also advocated for a planned new Rouses Point border crossing facility, including proper facilities for processing incoming Amtrak trains, with construction expected to begin in late spring or early summer.

Added Douglas, "With all of the current atmosphere around potential tariffs, it's good to have positive news about such border investments designed to enhance travel and commerce north and south."

Link to more information: https://bit.ly/3EXXc3E