Establishing the Gordie Howe International Bridge as a Port of Entry in Detroit, MI
Published Date: 1/30/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting March 2, 2026, the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit becomes an official port of entry for both immigration and customs. This means U.S. Customs and Border Protection will handle travelers and shipments there more efficiently, making border crossing smoother for everyone involved. Carriers, importers, and the public can expect better service and faster processing at this new crossing point.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Gordie Howe Bridge Becomes Port of Entry
Starting March 2, 2026, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is designated a Class A port of entry for immigration and will operate as part of the port of Detroit for customs. Class A means the port is designated for all aliens, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will staff and operate the crossing and accept entries, clear passengers, and process shipments there.
Drivers See Travel Time Savings
CBP finds the Gordie Howe Bridge's highway-to-highway connection will reduce travel time and processing delays, creating quantifiable annual time savings. The rule estimates average annual cost savings of $5.1 million for personal (passenger) vehicles and $7.6 million for commercial vehicles from reduced travel and wait times.
CBP Operating Costs and Equipment Spending
CBP will provide government-furnished equipment estimated at $55,000,000 in FY2026 and $7,500,000 in each subsequent year (2027–2030). CBP reports an undiscounted average annual cost of $17,000,000 for FY2026–2030 and a present-value cost of $85,000,000 over the period analyzed.
No New Toll Cost from This Rule
The rule does not set tolls; users will pay a toll to use the Gordie Howe Bridge but CBP expects those tolls to be comparable to existing alternatives (Ambassador Bridge, Detroit–Windsor Tunnel, Blue Water Bridge). CBP states tolls are not a new cost introduced by this regulation.
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