News Release

Prairie Region

Gretna border crossing temporarily closed

Winnipeg (Manitoba), May 22, 2013 — As a result of overland flooding in the United States and the closure of North Dakota Highway 18, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has temporarily closed the Gretna border crossing (Highway 30) to all Canada-bound traffic.

Travellers and commercial traffic seeking entry into Canada should consider the following alternate crossings:

• Emerson Highway 75/Pembina US-I29 (24 hours)
• Tolstoi Highway 59/Lancaster US-59 (08:00 to 22:00 hours)
• Winkler Highway 32/Walhalla US-32 (08:00 to 22:00 hours)

CBSA management is working closely with emergency officials to ensure minimal traffic disruption during this time. The CBSA continues to closely monitor the flow of traffic at the border and will act quickly to minimize delays at our ports of entry.

To ensure their safety, travellers and commercial traffic are advised to verify their travel plans prior to departure.

• Manitoba's Flood Information
• Border Information Service line: 1-800-461-9999

In North Dakota:

• http://www.dot.nd.gov/travel-info-v2/

The CBSA apologizes for any inconvenience and will advise when the Gretna border crossing resumes normal operations.

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For media information:

Sean Best
Canada Border Services Agency
204-983-4665
204-290-0688

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